The MA in English (Specialization in Literature and the Teaching of Reading) major requires a total of 30 credits of coursework.
(Effective Fall 2023)
| Area of Coursework | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CORE COURSEWORK | 18 | |
| Literature | Choose from the following courses: Engl 521, 522, 523, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 538, 539, 540, 543, 545, 546, 561, 562, 590A, and 595A | |
| AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION | 9 | |
| Literature & the Teaching of Reading Students interested in this specialization must be interviewed by Brandon Sams (blsams@iastate.edu); generally, only those with current teaching licenses will qualify for this specialization. | EDUC 552: Assessment for Literacy and Learning EDUC 588: Supervised Tutoring in Reading One of the following: EDUC 553: Teaching Adolescent Readers with Reading Difficulties or EDUC 556: Integrating Technology into Literacy | 9 |
| INDEPENDENT RESEARCH | Engl 699: Thesis Research or Engl 599: Creative Component | 3 |
| TOTAL | 30 minimum |
Language Requirement
There is no language requirement for this program. However, students planning to pursue a PhD should be aware that most PhD programs require demonstrable skill in one or two foreign languages.