MA/PhD Requirements

MA (30 credits total)

  • 15 credits across English 742, 743, 876, 877, 887
  • 2 credits English 747
  • 7 – 12 credits electives at graduate level (can include English 700 & 701)
  • 1 – 6 credits English 790

PhD (54 credits total)

  • 15 credits across English 742, 743, 876, 877, 887
  • 6 credits in 700- or 800-level courses in English or related program
  • 2 credits English 747
  • 31 credits electives at graduate level (may include English 700 & 701 and up to 2 additional credits English 747)

Please also see the Graduate Student Handbook and the current Graduate School Bulletin.

Graduate Grievance Procedures

Federal law and UWM policy require programs and departments to have procedures for graduate students to appeal academic decisions such as grades or scholastic standing. These procedures ensure the protection of students’ rights. These pages serve as a reference on procedures for graduate student academic appeals.