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Graduate Study. The program in Critical Theory offers study and research leading to the Ph.D. with a designated emphasis in Critical Theory. The program provides theoretical emphasis and interdisciplinary perspective to students already preparing for the Ph.D. in one of 13 participating departments (Anthropology, Comparative Literature, Culture Studies, Education, English, French, German, History, Music, Native American Studies, Sociology, Spanish, and Theatre and Dance). Students complete all requirements for the Ph.D., including the dissertation, in one of the participating departments. Minimum coursework for the Critical Theory Designated Emphasis consists of four courses. The first three of these, Critical Theory 200A, 200B, and 200C form a coherent sequence and are normally taken in consecutive order. For the fourth course, students have the option of taking another section of Critical Theory 200B or an approved course from any affiliated department.

Graduate Adviser. Consult Critical Theory Program office.