硕士

没有获得文学硕士的博士学位课程的学生必须完成48个学分。前两年的课程分配要求与独立的MA计划相同。攻读博士学位的学生无需撰写硕士论文。希望进入继续攻读博士学位并获得潜在指导者支持的独立硕士或MA / MSLS-MSIS计划的学生必须通过以下方式提交完整的申请授予硕士学位之前的学期中的板岩系统。在未获得硕士学位的情况下攻读博士学位的学生可以在其顾问和DGS的敦促下，在其第三或第四学期改变其对独立的MA计划的学位意图。 。在这些情况下，他们将完成一份正式的硕士论文，这将标志着他们在该系学习的高潮。

All applicants for admission who have completed their applications by the Graduate School deadline are automatically considered by the department for nomination for Graduate School awards. Applicants and students in residence are also eligible for teaching and research assistantships, which are awarded by the department. There are also annual service and non-service awards. Students desiring financial aid should consult as early as possible the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid for more information.