No, it is an add-on to a home department's Ph.D. 

Yes, you must already be admitted to a Ph.D. or MA/Ph.D. program at UCSB.

This emphasis supports research in Writing Studies. If you are seeking additional assistance with your English, please see these sources: English for Multilingual Students and courses through UCSB extension. In addition, workshops are advertised through the Grad Post.

Please refer to the proseminar course descriptions.

Yes, but it needs to be connected to Writing Studies. 

Please refer to the admission requirements page.

Yes, you may take courses in the Emphasis even if you have not officially signed up for the program.

If you find that this page did not answer your question(s), please feel free to contact  Professor Karen Lunsford (klunsford@writing.ucsb.edu).