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Master of Arts in English
Degree Overview
The Master of Arts in English (MA) Program provides specialization in the study of the traditional and newer canons of literature, literary theories, and research writing. The MA is designed for students pursuing careers in literature, writing, research and community college or college teaching. It provides a background for students planning to go on to a doctorate program.
The Gender Studies track of the Master of Arts in English program is designed to prepare teachers, researchers, writers and museum curators in an interdisciplinary area within the field of gender studies. It aims to provide students with the academic foundation needed to pursue doctoral work in gender studies.
Requirements
Two courses in literary research and literary theory, either seven or eight 9000-level courses across a range of American, British, and World Literature, Rhetoric and Writing, and a capstone experience (Master's Thesis or Graduate English Exit Exam) are required for a total of 33 semester hours.
Curriculum
Required Courses |
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| ENGL 8050 Graduate Study and Research in English | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 9000 Literary Theory: Practical Applications for Today's Readers | 3 S.H. |
| Seven or nine 9000-level courses across a range of American, British, and World Literature (must have advisor approval). Students choosing the thesis option will need seven 9000-level courses and students choosing the English exit exam will need nine 9000-level courses. | 21 or 27 S.H. |
| ENGL 9100 Master's Thesis Research | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 9200 Master's Thesis Writing or | 3 S.H. |
| Graduate English Exit Exam | 0 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
33 S.H. |
Required Courses for Gender Studies Track |
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| ENGL 8050 Graduate Study and Research in English | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 9000 Literary Theory: Practical Applications for Today's Readers (60% emphasis on Gender) | 3 S.H. |
| Four courses in the Literature of Gender (Must be selected from the English Graduate Program) | 12 S.H. |
| Three Gender Based Courses (Should be selected from other graduate programs) | 9 S.H. |
| ENGL 9100 Master's Thesis Research | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 9200 Master's Thesis Writing or | 3 S.H. |
| Graduate English Exit Exam | 0 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
33 S.H. |
Capstone: Students choose one of the two options -
Master’s Thesis Capstone. Students apply, and subject to the approval of the English Graduate Advisor and Committee, write a 6-credit master's thesis or complete a Graduate English Exit Exam.
Career Opportunities
Community College or College Teacher, Writer, Literature or Research Specialist
HOW TO APPLY
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