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

Core Courses18
ENGL 611Argument and Research Writing
ENGL 673Theories of Composition
ENGL 665Literary Criticism
or ENGL 690 Critical Approaches to Literature
Seminar in English 1
ENGL 699Master'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 Hours30
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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.