>> Only coursework completed with a 'B' or better may apply toward completion of the doctoral degree; in addition, doctoral students are expected to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
>> All requirements toward a doctoral degree, aside form a completed master's degree, must be completed with in a period of ten consecutive calendar years from the date doctoral credit is first earned.
>> Residency: Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in full time courses for at least two consecutive semesters.
Students must complete 90 credit hours (including 12 dissertation hours) beyond the baccalaureate (6 to 9 hours may be taken toward a minor).
CURRICULUM
Rhetoric Core
ENG 5343. Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Practice
ENG 5353. Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Pedagogy of Electronic Texts
ENG 6203: History of Rhetoric I
ENG 6213: History of Rhetoric II
ENG 6223. History of Rhetoric III
Electives: 6 hours (in consultation with the student’s advisor)
Literature Component: At least 18 hours
Linguistics Component: At least 3 hour
Literary Theory Component: Minimum of 3 hours
Dissertation: Minimum of 12 hours
Electives: The remaining required hours (of 90 beyond the baccalaureate) will be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor).
Research Tools (see Rhetoric Program description)
Students will complete Qualifying Examinations (given only in April and November each year) in three content areas (historical/theoretical rhetoric, applied rhetoric, and literature).
Students will write a dissertation, followed by a defense and final examination.
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