西班牙语言与文学博士课程为每个学生提供了有关西班牙文学，其历史和主要著作的全面知识。该计划还使学生能够深入了解西班牙语和/或美籍西班牙文学和文化的特定领域。它还培养进行和传播原创研究所需的概念和沟通技巧，以及成为课堂上成功的老师的能力。录取的候选人应表现出扎实的适当文学知识，并具有学习语言的书面和口头表达能力。博士学位课程向拥有相应领域的文学士或文学硕士的人员开放。人文学科方面的广泛培训是有利的。
The doctoral program in Hispanic Language & Literatures provides each student with a comprehensive knowledge of Hispanic literatures, their histories, and their major works. The program additionally enables students to develop thorough knowledge of a specific area of Spanish and/or Spanish American literature and culture. It also develops the conceptual and communicative skills needed to conduct and disseminate original research as well as the ability to be a successful teacher in the classroom. Candidates for admission should demonstrate a solid knowledge of the appropriate literature and written and oral competence in the language of study. The PhD program is open to those with a BA or MA in an appropriate field. A broad training in the humanities is advantageous.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Students graduating with a PhD in Hispanic Language & Literatures are expected to:<br><br>Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of literature in Spanish from all historical periods.<br>Demonstrate a near-native mastery of the Spanish language.<br>Demonstrate the skilled application of research methodologies and techniques, and produce and defend an original and significant contribution to knowledge in the field.<br>Be prepared to communicate and teach specific works and literary concepts at the college and university level.<br>Adhere to ethical standards in the discipline.