Resources for Graduate Students
- Sara Skiles
- Sociology
- J. Brian Pitts
- History and Philosophy of Science Philosophy
- Jennifer Yonkoski
- Sociology
- Samara Cahill
- English
- Chris Pramuk
- Systematic Theology
Academic Programs
Offering graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences, the College of Arts and Letters confers terminal Master's degrees and Ph.D.s in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary programs. The College seeks to develop holistic scholars - graduates who are equally comfortable performing research and teaching in their area of expertise.
The College of Arts and Letters emphasizes multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies, as exemplified by doctoral programs in History and Philosophy of Science and in Literature. Furthermore, Arts and Letters has also recently established a certificate in Gender Studies, which students from a variety of programs may pursue.
Financial Support
Graduate students receive financial support from the College, which provides funding for graduate tuition as well as stipends and opportunities to apply for a variety of research and travel grants.
Professional Development
Students also take advantage of working with the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning to learn innovative and effective pedagogical techniques. They may apply for pre- doctoral fellowships from the Kaneb Center, or teach in the Undergraduate Writing Program as a Graduate Fellow.
Intellectual and Cultural Life
The College of Arts and Letters creates a vibrant intellectual life, hosting lectures, conferences, symposia, and colloquia. The newly opened Marie P. DeBartolo Center for the Performing Arts hosts a variety of concerts, theatrical performances, and film screenings.
Although Chicago is just a short train ride away, the city of South Bend and the surrounding area (http://www.livethelegends.org/) boasts a host of restaurants, recreational activities, and sporting events and a low cost of living-perfect for a graduate student's budget.
