Doctoral students in English, History, and Music (voice and conducting) each have foreign language requirements. Students should consult their program handbook for detailed information on how to satisfy this requirement.

The language requirements must be passed prior to the comprehensive examinations and prior to admission to candidacy.

The language or languages used to satisfy a language requirement must be approved by the student’s major advisor. French, German, and Spanish are most frequently used. A student whose native tongue is a language other than English may use English, but not the native language, to satisfy a language requirement. When English is offered, the Department of English or the student’s major department in consultation with the Department of English will administer the examination. A statement certifying the candidate’s proficiency in English must be filed in the Graduate School before the comprehensive examination may be taken.