Doctor of Philosophy in Modern Languages

Wayne State's Ph.D. in Modern Languages, with concentrations in French, German or Spanish, provides advanced training in literature and cultural studies as well as linguistics and second language acquisition.

Students who complete the program are trained to carry out original research drawing from a variety of databases as well as doing archival research. They also complete internships with Wayne State University Press and the Wayne State University Humanities Clinic and initiatives with the Next Generation Humanities Ph.D. Program which trains students for alternative careers.

Wayne State graduates have obtained full-time positions as archivists and teachers at universities such as Oakland University, University of Dayton, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Adrion College and Pepperdine University. Applicants must demonstrate fluency in the target language.

Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. The application for admission and transcripts of all previous college work should be filed in the Graduate School at least three months in advance of the time the applicant plans to register.

To be considered for graduate admission, an applicant must hold or be completing an earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing and have adequate preparation with discernible ability to pursue graduate studies in the major field elected.

English proficiency

IELTS: 6.5 (overall band) *We do not accept IELTS Indicator

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79 internet-based (IBTT) 550 paper-based (PBTT)

Duolingo English Test: 110

Michigan English Test (MET): 64

PTE: 58