PhD in English - Rhetoric and Writing in Albuquerque United States | University of New Mexico

The PhD specialization in Rhetoric and Composition mandates 51 credit hours of study, comprehensive examinations across three fields, a Foreign Language proficiency, and completion of a dissertation. Most PhD candidates enter the program having recently earned a Master's degree in English with over 30 semester credits. The English department may transfer up to 24 of these credits toward the PhD, leaving students with 30 additional course credits to fulfill after enrollment. Earning a PhD demands at least four years of intensive study to achieve complete mastery of a chosen field and contribute original research. Prospective students must hold a Master's degree in English or a closely related field.