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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Translation Studies is research-based program that provides advanced training in translation studies and language informatics.

Official transcript(s); an M.A. in Translation, and an M.A. in a Foreign Language, or a master's degree in any other discipline with prior experience or training in translation; all applicants must possess proficiency in a foreign language; senior scholastic average of 3.0, and/or a 3.5 GPA in master’s studies; TOEFL; goal statement; three letters of recommendation; and a 7-10 page essay or a writing sample from a research paper on any aspect of translation or language (or a prospectus for a language informatics or translation studies project). Please refer to the University policy for graduate admissions.

The Ph.D. in Translation Studies requires a minimum of 60 semester hours (including research and dissertation) beyond the master’s degree. Of these, at least 30 hours must be for graduate credit other than research and dissertation. 24 hours of core courses are required of all doctoral students (regardless of area of specialization). The core courses are: Required Courses

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate broad knowledge across several areas in the field of translation studies, as well as in-depth knowledge in a na area of expertise

2. Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct original research

3. Critically assess Translation Studies literature, as well as their own empirical and theoretical findings

4. Communicate research findings effectively in written and spoken form

5. Follow ethical guidelines for work in the field

After passing the written examination, the student must present a detailed written proposal of his/her dissertation research.The dissertation focuses on  original research. The dissertation topic must be on one or more of the sub-topics within translation studies. The written dissertation is reviewed and approved by the research adviser and the dissertation advisory committee prior to scheduling a final defense before the committee.