Graduate Student Handbook 
Table of Contents
Program Requirements: The Master of Arts Degree
The Master's in Literature
The Master's Paper
The Master's in English Language and Linguistics
Program Requirements: The Master's of Science in Teaching
Program Requirements: The Master of Fine Arts in Writing Degree
The PhD in Literature
The General Examination for the PhD in Literature
The PhD in Composition
The General Examination for the PhD in Composition
PhD Qualifying Examinations
Dissertation Proposal
Dissertation Year Fellowship
Completing Your Dissertation
Independent Studies
Internships
Pre-registration and Registration
Adding and dropping courses
Continuing Credit
Incompletes
Dismissal
Leave of Absence
Resignation
Extension of Deadlines for Completing Degrees
Reinstatement
Harassment
Teaching Assistantships
Tuition Scholarships
Elizabeth Jones Scholarships
Part-Time Student Scholarships
Prizes and Awards
Support for Attending Professional Conferences
Support for Research
Summer Teaching Assistant Fellowships
Dissertation Fellowship Awards
First Fridays: Graduate Student and Faculty Talks
Distinguished Writers Series and Graduate Student Readings
Speakers Series
Other Opportunities
Graduate Student Organization (GSO), English Graduate Organization (EGO),
and Graduate Student Support
Useful Books for Graduate Students
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