Degree Requirements

The PhD program requires 90 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 60 graduate credits beyond the MA.  

  • Students must take a minimum of 30 credits at the 700- or 800-level. 
  • Students must take 48 of 60 credits at NDSU from within the Department of English. 
  • No more than 10 credits may be transferred into the program. 
  • Students with a master's degree in another discipline may be required to complete additional graduate course work in specific areas of English, as specified by their advisor and supervisory committee.x

For more information, download our PhD Planning Worksheet and Curriculum Guide.

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