The M.A. degree requires students to complete a minimum of 24 credits (8 courses) as described in the Graduate Student Handbook. Students in the M.A. program who wish to enter the Ph.D. program should discuss their plans early with both their advisor and the Plan B Coordinator.
The Ph.D. requires 54 credits (18 courses) beyond the B.A. with no more than 27 credits earned at the master's level, as described in the Graduate Student Handbook Ph.D. Requirements.
Students holding a master's degree from other institutions, and some students who have an M.A. from UWM in other areas, must take the Academic Review within six weeks of completing 12 credit hours.
Although they will work with a number of professors, students choose a major professor who advises and supports them in their course of study, academic interests, and writing of the dissertation.
