Over the duration of their program, students must register in and successfully complete a minimum of ★30 as follows
- ★18 in coursework in the area of specialization approved by the Associate, Chair (Graduate)
- MLCS 795 (individualized modules tailored to the student’s professional goals)
- MLCS 797 (academic and professional writing)
- MLCS 798 (preparation for the comprehensive exams)
- MLCS 799 (preparation for the candidacy exam)
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies requires that students demonstrate a general knowledge of their specialization of study by passing comprehensive exams prior to the candidacy exam. The candidacy exam is an oral defense of the thesis proposal. Students are expected to complete the candidacy exam successfully in their second year of study. The candidacy exam must be successfully completed by the end of the student’s third year in the program.
In addition to the requirements listed above, students must complete a thesis.