Doctor of Philosophy, English, Ph.D.- (Advanced Standing)

West Virginia University

The doctoral program in English develops fluency in the critical discourses of the profession and prepares graduates to teach English professionally on the post-secondary level, or to enter a wide range of alternate academic careers. Advanced Standing - Students are required to complete a minimum number of 42 graduate credit hours, typically across four academic years, in English or Writing Studies at the 500 level or above. Courses taken outside of the department must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.