Degree Requirements

PhD in Hispanic Studies: Summary of Degree Requirements

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE PROGRAM WITH A MASTERS DEGREE:

• Core Courses = 21 SCH
• Courses in concentration = 9 to 15 hours (6 to 12 for linguistic students)
• Courses outside the Department in HISP-related areas = 6 to 12 hours
• Dissertation hours = 19 SCH (min.)
• Total Number of Hours for the Degree = 64 SCH

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE PROGRAM WITH A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE:

• Courses required of all students = 21 SCH
• Courses by concentration = 9 to 15 hours (6 to 12 for linguistic students)
• Courses outside the Department, and up to 15 SCH with (6 to 12 hours)
• Additional hours (courses, dissertation hours) = 32 SCH
• Dissertation hours = 19 SCH (min.)
• Total Number of Hours for the Degree = 96 SCH