Comparative Literature, Ph.D.

(PCOMP)

LSU offers the PhD in comparative literature. The PhD program requires at least 48 hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, a general examination, a dissertation, and a final examination in defense of the dissertation.

To minor in Comparative Literature, PhD students in other disciplines must demonstrate competency in three national languages and literature and complete nine hours of 7000 level courses in Comparative Literature (CPLT).