Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program

In addition to general university requirements for the degree, the following special requirements must be met:

1. A reading knowledge of two foreign languages pertinent to the student’s program at an intermediate level.
2. A minimum of 24 course credits beyond the M.A., including 9 in the major and 6 in the minor, plus SPAN 899 (12 credits minimum).
3. Two 700-level seminars (6 credits).
4. Course of Study:

   Hispanic Literatures (Spanish, Spanish-American, or Luso-Brazilian):

   1. Major area: four courses, covering two different areas including two courses taken for the M.A.
   2. Minor area: two courses, including one course taken for the M.A.
   3. All incoming students take Span 575 Foreign Language Teaching Methodology in their first semester 
   4. Electives: all remaining credits required for the Ph.D.

   Hispanic Linguistics:

   1. Major area: four courses covering two different areas, including courses taken for the M.A.
   2. Minor area: two courses, including courses taken for the M.A.
   3. Spanish and Portuguese courses in Linguistics (15-21 credits)
   4. Electives: all remaining credits required for the Ph.D.
      
      
5. Final written and oral examinations and oral dissertation defense.

Details of both programs are available upon request from the Graduate Program Director.