English, MA
Admission Requirements
In addition to the graduate application and official transcripts, applicants must submit a statement of purpose. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 18 | |
| ENGL 611 | Argument and Research Writing | |
| ENGL 673 | Theories of Composition | |
| ENGL 665 | Literary Criticism | |
| or ENGL 690 | Critical Approaches to Literature | |
| Seminar in English 1 | ||
| ENGL 699 | Master's Thesis | |
| or ENGL 697 | Master's Capstone | |
| or ENGL 698 | Individual Reading in English | |
| One additional 600-level Literature Course | ||
| Electives | 12 | |
| Students must take 12 additional credits in English at the 500 or 600-level. | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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For the ENGL 689 Seminar in English requirement one of the following two courses must be taken: Seminar in English: Grant Writing (3 credits) or Seminar in English: Professional Writing Theory and Practice (3 credits). Only these specific courses will fulfill the requirement. No other ENGL 689 Seminar will be accepted for this requirement.
Graduation Requirement: Candidates for graduation must see the Department of English Graduate Coordinator to complete the departmental Graduate Student Survey.