Claremont,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English - Hemispheric and Transnational Studies in Claremont United States | Claremont Graduate University
Claremont Graduate University
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Claremont United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,360
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Hemispheric & Transnational Studies examines cultural and historical connections across the Americas, investigating how research on Atlantic networks, border regions, and diasporic communities has transformed academic fields like American Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Latin American Studies, with a focus on imperialism, racial dynamics, and revolutionary movements.
A key objective of Hemispheric Studies is to investigate how the shift toward transnational perspectives influences academic research priorities. Students analyze how studies of transatlantic connections, borderlands, and migration patterns have redefined approaches to U.S. American Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Latin American scholarship. Specific concentration requirements vary based on the student's home department or program.
This interdisciplinary concentration is offered to graduate students in Applied Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, English, History, and Religion programs. Students earn this specialization alongside their MA or PhD degree, with the additional qualification appearing on their official academic transcripts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission. Applicants must submit a copy of their resume. All applicants must submit scores from the general section of the GRE unless otherwise stated. Please submit a 2-3 page statement of purpose that details your academic and/or professional achievements, your specific areas of interest within your desired field of study, why you are a strong candidate for graduate studies at CGU, and your career goals. Three letters of recommendation , All applicants are required to submit a writing sample of previous work in addition to the statement of purpose. You may submit samples of any length you feel indicate your writing ability, but please note that we will be unable to return any items submitted as part of your application (please, no books). Most applicants submit one or two scholarly papers or excerpts of around 10-15 pages. Writing samples should not exceed 30 pages. A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5, is required for direct-entry admission.
Minimum scores for admission through the International Scholars Program:
TOEFL 75
IELTS 6.0
Pearson PTE 50
Minimum scores for admission through the International Scholars Program:
TOEFL 75
IELTS 6.0
Pearson PTE 50
Tuition
USD
36,360