Language Degrees Online

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in English at LSU is designed to help students develop high-level, theoretically informed, professional skills in research, reading, writing, editing, and teaching in a range of language-related areas, and to develop expertise in at least one of those areas. We hope to prepare students for careers in college and university teaching and for careers requiring similar professional skills. All students must complete the program within 7 years of entrance into the program.

Note on Internal Admission
Students initially entering the MA or MFA programs must be formally admitted to the PhD program. They will be reviewed early in the spring semester, on a strictly equal basis with other applicants, for admission and financial aid. Such students should apply for admission no later than 25 January to begin the PhD program the following Fall semester. They should complete the department’s application form, with writing sample and statement of purpose, but need not apply to the Graduate School.

The Interdepartmental Program in Linguistics offers MA and PhD degrees in Linguistics, as well as a BA minor. Student training is not handled by a single department, but instead is supported by faculty from seven different departments. In keeping with LSU’s motto, Students applying to our program should have a strong interest in the use of research to better understand the nature of human language and how it is acquired and used, and to address, and ultimately solve, the complex language problems of modern societies. Our program also seeks students who are interested in language issues that can be studied with the rich linguistic data that Louisiana has to offer.

The Classics Program offers a B.A. in Latin and minors in Greek, Latin, or Classical Studies taught in translation. Students acquire an understanding and appreciation of ancient Greece and Rome which formed the foundation for European literature and culture. It is not surprising that a number of majors from other departments elect to earn a second major in Latin or to earn one of the minors.

A major in Latin is an excellent preparation for a career in high school teaching or continuing study of the ancient world in graduate school. Moreover, a number of our graduates have entered professional schools in medicine or law. Consult the descriptions of the programs for detailed information.