PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers a comprehensive and innovative graduate program in the literature and cultures of the Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian world. Courses cover a range of chronological, geographical and generic categories, including Peninsular and Latin American literature and visual culture from the pre-modern period to the present day, as well as courses in literary, aesthetic and political theory. Our program is distinguished by interdisciplinary approaches and cross-unit collaboration. Our faculty is committed to working closely with you to prepare you for careers in university teaching and research, and beyond.

The applicant must hold, or anticipate completing by the time of admission, an M.A. degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a university outside the U.S., have a minimum grade point average of 3.4 on a 4-point scale in the M.A. in Spanish, and meet the general requirements of the Graduate College.