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English (PhD)

English (PhD)

- INACTIVE


creative, literature, prose, writing

Program description
Degree awarded: PHD  English

English (PhD)

At a glance
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree requirements

84 credit hours, two foreign language exams, a oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation, or
84 credit hours, two foreign language exams, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation, or
84 credit hours, two foreign language exams, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation

Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency

Tuition information
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Program learning outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Design and conduct original research in the field of English Education.
  • Demonstrate the ability to produce written article-length work of publishable quality.
  • Learn how to write a comprehensive book-length research study with theory, literature review, methods, analysis, and findings based on their own research.
  • Evaluate and draw from relevant disciplinary histories, theories, and methods to support rhetorical inquiry into their research topics.
  • Evaluate competing knowledge claims within rhetorical studies and draw relevant interdisciplinary connections between those claims and their own research topics.
  • Design and carry out an original research study that produces data, findings, and applied strategies for publication in professional, scholarly venues.
  • Demonstrate research skills necessary to bring a project of literary or cultural analysis to fruition, including (i) the ability to evaluate disciplinary debates and developments; (ii) the ability to produce research on historical and/or cultural meanings of texts and related cultural productions
  • Demonstrate the ability to produce written work of publishable quality
  • Identify and evaluate various disciplinary arguments, trends, traditions, and debates within the knowledge community of literary and cultural studies scholars.
Contact information

Department of English | LL 542
enggrad@asu.edu
480-965-3194

What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

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What are online programs?
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What is WRGP (Western Regional Graduate Program)?
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.

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