Technical and Professional Discourse, PhD

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The PhD program in technical and professional discourse prepares researchers and scholars to assess discourse critically, develop innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to discourse issues, investigate and analyze discourse in a variety of academic and non-academic settings, and serve as faculty at various educational levels. This preparation is developed through a multidisciplinary program of traditional and online courses, seminars, internships, and dissertation research.

Students in the program take courses in three major research areas: discourses and cultures, writing studies and pedagogy, and technical and professional communication. With the assistance of advisors selected by the students, doctoral students develop individualized plans of study drawing on the resources of the Department of English, affiliate departments, and internship sponsors.

Curriculum

The doctoral program requires a minimum of 60 s.h. of course work beyond the master’s degree.

Required courses - 15-18 s.h.:

ENGL electives- 15 s.h.

Electives in ENGL or affiliate departments - 12 s.h.

Dissertation - 18 s.h.

ENGL 9000 - Dissertation

Note:

Please contact the director of graduate studies in English for additional details concerning application procedures, admission requirements, and specific academic requirements.