PhD English
Course Overview
Saint Louis University’s Ph.D. in English provides advanced scholarly training across literary fields, rhetoric, and composition, preparing students for successful careers in both academia and diverse professional sectors. The program emphasizes rigorous research, writing, and pedagogical training within a collaborative and resource-rich environment. Graduates are equipped to become professors, researchers, editors, and leaders in various industries.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive training in pedagogy, research, writing, and critical theory
- Affiliation with the Walter J. Ong Center for Digital Humanities and access to the African American Review journal
- Clear, structured path from coursework to examinations, prospectus, and dissertation defense
- Proven success in placing graduates in tenure-track faculty positions and high-impact non-academic roles
- Vibrant intellectual community with departmental research colloquia and writing programs
Course Overview
Saint Louis University’s Ph.D. in English provides advanced scholarly training across literary fields, rhetoric, and composition, preparing students for successful careers in both academia and diverse professional sectors. The program emphasizes rigorous research, writing, and pedagogical training within a collaborative and resource-rich environment. Graduates are equipped to become professors, researchers, editors, and leaders in various industries.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive training in pedagogy, research, writing, and critical theory
- Affiliation with the Walter J. Ong Center for Digital Humanities and access to the African American Review journal
- Clear, structured path from coursework to examinations, prospectus, and dissertation defense
- Proven success in placing graduates in tenure-track faculty positions and high-impact non-academic roles
- Vibrant intellectual community with departmental research colloquia and writing programs
