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English (PhD)

English (PhD) program

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Additional facts

STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Degree description

English (PhD)

Curriculum

This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:

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


What you'll learn

The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.

  • 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.

Admission requirements

Here are the admission and application details

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

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Paying for college

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

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Career opportunities

Number 2 in the U.S. for employability among public universities. ASU ahead of UCLA, University of Michigan and Purdue. Global Employability University Ranking and Survey, 4 years, 2023 to 2026.

Contact information

Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.

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

Frequently asked questions about degree programs

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

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. 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.

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.

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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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.

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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