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3. Doctoral Programs

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Information on the Ph.D. programs and each of their specific Program of Study requirements.

About the Doctoral Degrees
The English Department offers two doctoral degrees: the Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Professional Communication and the Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology.
POS: The Committee and the Form (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. Program of Study (POS) committee normally consists of at least five members of the graduate faculty.
Preliminary Examination Requirements (Ph.D.) and ABD Status
Certain conditions must be met before a student will be allowed to take preliminary examinations in either of the doctoral programs. ABD status is obtained after the preliminary examinations.
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology
Information on course requirements, curricular policies, preliminary exams, and prospectus and dissertation guidelines.
Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Professional Communication
Information on course requirements, curricular policies, preliminary exams, and prospectus and dissertation guidelines.

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