College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Department of Spanish and Portuguese

M.S. and Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies

Graduate Program in Literature and Cultural Studies – Program Requirements
Students should consult with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) any time they have questions about the program. Students are responsible for checking with the DGS at least once per semester to ensure that they are taking an appropriate courseload. New students must meet with the DGS prior to the beginning of the Fall semester. Continuing students should meet with the DGS during pre-registration. If changes to registration are necessary during the add/drop period, students must obtain approval from the DGS.

M.S. Degree

Read M.S. Program Requirements

Ph.D. Degree

Read LCS Ph.D. Program Requirements

All Ph.D. students are required to teach under departmental supervision in partial fulfillment or satisfaction of degree requirements. This requirement serves the purpose of furthering the students’ education and professional training.

All graduate students in the department are required to adhere to high standards of academic performance and integrity. Students are responsible for knowing the policies and standards of the Graduate School and the department concerning the infringement of academic integrity. In their first semester at Georgetown, all students are required to read and sign the program’s AI Policy, which explains the program’s position on AI use in classwork and scholarship.