The MA in English (Specialization in Literature) requires a total of 30 credits of coursework, which can be completed within two academic years of full-time study.
(Effective Fall 2023)
| Area of Coursework | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CORE COURSEWORK | 18 | |
| Literature/Film | 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 | |
| AREA OF SPECIALIZATION | 9 | |
| Literature Three elective courses from English Department graduate offerings in any of the graduate majors (LIT, RPC, CWE, or AP). TAs may count 3 credits of Engl 500 or SpCm 513. With prior approval as a POS waiver/substitution, 3 credits of appropriate graduate Education (EDUC) coursework may be used. | Courses strongly recommended for students planning to teach include: ENGL 503: Composition Theory ENGL521: Teaching of Literature and the Literature Curriculum ENGL 547: The History of Rhetorical Theory | |
| 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.