English (PHD) Graduate Program of Study at The University.
Welcome to Graduate English Study at Baylor. The Baylor University Department of English grants the M.A. and Ph.D. in English and American literature, offering training in all major historical periods, focusing on literary aesthetics and criticism. Literature and religion is a historical and ongoing strength of the graduate program.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin offers a 2-year online graduate degree in English for students interested in pursuing academic research in the field, or entering careers in the fields of education, law, public relations and publishing. The Master of Arts in English online degree program prepares students to enter PhD. programs.
The University of Texas at Austin enrolls nearly 8,200 graduate and 2,000 professional students, and awards about 900 doctoral and 3,000 master’s degrees each year. Apply today, and in a few short years, one of them could be yours.
The majority of students entering the doctoral program do so having earned an MA (usually in English). Such students must complete 54 semester credit hours of graduate work beyond the MA. Students holding only a BA must complete 72 credit hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree and should consult the additional requirements below.
English, Ph.D. Course Requirements Students must complete for credit a minimum of 54 semester hours of graduate courses, exclusive of 12 credit hours for the dissertation.. Texas Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, doctoral.
Culminating Events: Optional Master's Degree: Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program who do not already possess the M.A. degree may acquire the optional M.A. degree while continuing on to the Ph.D. Students who leave the Ph.D. program for any reason also can apply for the M.A. degree. In either case, the student qualifies for the M.A. by successfully completing 30 credits of coursework.
The University of Houston offers a wide array of programs leading to the doctoral degree. Whichever program you choose, you’ll work closely with renowned scholars, conduct ground-breaking research and prepare for a dynamic future.