M.A. in English
Overview
The Department of English offers a 30-credit Master of Arts program, designed to offer students the choice of a thesis or non-thesis option. As a graduate student in the M.A. program, you will work closely with our distinguished faculty of widely published, prize-winning scholars and writers, who will challenge you, encourage your interests, and support your professional goals.
The English Graduate Program educates students to enter a variety of professional fields. Our M.A. graduates have gone on to further graduate study and/or employment in teaching, publishing, writing, film production, medicine, business, and law.
Students with a B.A. enter the M.A. program. With a low faculty/student ratio and a faculty committed to sharing their time and interests, our students receive personalized attention, are encouraged to publish their work and to deliver conference papers. Each spring, the English Department hosts a graduate student conference.
M.A. Program Options
Part-Time and Full-Time Study
Students may choose to move through M.A. program in a two- to five-year time frame.
- Full-time students take a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) per semester.
- Part-time students take one or two courses (3–6 credits) per semester.
- Teaching assistants are considered full-time with registration in 6 credits.