PhD in English

The PhD in English prepares students at the most advanced stage for the interpretation and composition of texts. The PhD program emphasizes rigorous critical study in the fields of rhetoric, composition, critical theory, cultural studies, literary studies, pedagogy, and technical writing.

The PhD program enhances students’ awareness of their literary and cultural environment and prepares them for a career in higher education as a rigorous scholar and inspirational teacher. PhD students benefit from:

• award-winning faculty recognized for excellence in teaching and research
• low faculty-to-student ratio and small class sizes
• an individualized program of study
• competitive funding for eligible students
• opportunities to teach first-year writing and sophomore literature courses or to work in the Writing Centerflexible scheduling (full time, part time, afternoon, evening)