Overview

Doctoral students identify, investigate and theorize the social functions of texts in a variety of contexts both within and outside the academy, doing work that crosses the increasingly fluid boundaries that have begun to characterize the profession of literary and cultural studies. The English program from Kent State University provides sustained focus on the social functions of all categories of texts (both literary and non-literary), including the conditions of their production, distribution and consequent use.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate effective teaching skills and knowledge of appropriate teaching theories.
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret research in their field.
Write coherently and clearly about research topics and other topics.
Demonstrate an understanding of how disciplines are interconnected.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically and creatively about topics both inside and outside academia.
Apply appropriate research methods to objects of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in the Study of Literature
Dissertation
Literary Traditions Focus or
Theory and Criticism Focus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Spring Semester: Rolling admissions

Fall: Funding deadline: January 15

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
GRE scores (GRE waived for in-service teachers)effective for spring 2023 admission, the GRE will no longer be required
Goal statement
Writing sample (8-15 pages) relevant to the field of study
Three letters of recommendation
English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Out-of-State

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13448 USD / year

≈ 13448 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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