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.
My department does not offer me the option of a Ph.D. Emphasis in Writing Studies. What should I do?
Talk to Prof. Karen Lunsford to discuss your options (klunsford@writing.ucsb.edu).
Yes, but it needs to be connected to Writing Studies.
Please refer to the admission requirements page.
See our Emphasis description.
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).