Overview

Southern Methodist University's Doctor of Liberal Studies evening program serves the needs of working professionals who seek intellectual challenge at the doctoral level with an eye to contributing to their community, workplace and the world in new and creative ways.

Features

Under the guidance of senior faculty, DLS students engage in focused scholarly reading and research on a topic or issue, culminating in a doctoral thesis that demonstrates interdisciplinary analysis, synthesis, and interpretation.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students take approximately 6 - 9 course credit hours each year for two to four years culminating in an oral comprehensive exam.

Upon successfully completing the exam, students advance to the dissertation and defense stage.

The expected average program duration is three to five years but not to exceed seven years.

Most three-credit courses are taught one evening during the week or Saturday morning on the main SMU campus during fall, spring, or summer.

Students may enroll in up to nine hours of Directed Reading/Independent study courses.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 14 other PhDs in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official undergraduate transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate study.

Letter of Purpose.

Academic Writing Sample.

Three Letters of Recommendation.

Resume/Curriculum Vita.

Personal Interview.

Tuition Fee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Liberal Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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