Requirements

All students interested in the Nineteenth-Century Studies specialization must be formally admitted to a degree objective in one of the participating programs.

Nineteenth-Century Studies-related courses completed by a student for the specialization at the masters level may be counted toward meeting the requirements for the specialization at the Ph.D. level.

Doctoral Level
Each student will be required to complete a doctoral degree in one of the participating departments; 12 hours of courses in Nineteenth-Century Studies courses, including 3 hours for the 919, “Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Nineteenth Century,” 3 hours for 918, “Interdisciplinary Themes in the Nineteenth Century,” and a doctoral dissertation approved as relating to Nineteenth-Century Studies. Because of its variable topics, 918 may be taken twice, with the second time counting, if desired, as one of the required “other” courses.

The Steering Committee must approve the dissertation topic as appropriate for nineteenth-century studies, as must the student’s graduate committee. Students will receive the doctorate listed by Department, with this Specialization listed in parentheses. Example: Jane Doe, Ph.D. in History (Nineteenth-Century Studies)

Masters Level
Each student will be required to complete a masters degree in one of the participating departments; 9 hours of courses in Nineteenth-Century Studies courses, including 3 hours for the 919, “Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Nineteenth Century,” 3 hours for 918, “Interdisciplinary Themes in the Nineteenth Century,” and a thesis or other capstone master’s project approved as relating to Nineteenth-Century Studies. Again, 918 may be taken more than once, and may count as one of the required “other” courses.

The Steering Committee must approve the thesis topic, as must the student’s graduate committee. Students will receive the masters listed by Department, with this Specialization listed in parentheses. Example: Jane Doe, M.A. in History (Nineteenth-Century Studies)