Master of Arts in English

You have a passion for literature and writing and are ready to go deeper and beyond. Benefit from guided individual research in lieu of exams for graduation, teaching assistantships, advanced positions in the Writing Center, high placement for college-level teaching positions and high acceptance into PhD programs with funding.Work closely with faculty scholars in independent research with our thesis option, or broaden your preparation with more electives in the non-thesis track. With a special emphasis on teaching college-level English and an optional concentration in digital rhetoric and multimodal design, the program thoroughly prepares you for continued studies or to put your skills to use right away in educational, communication or business settings.Literature and writing matter deeply. They are media through which we explore the most important questions and grow in our compassion for and understanding of others. A master’s degree presents multiple paths ahead: prepare for a career as a professor introducing students to these exciting and life-changing subjects, get ready to teach at the junior college level or continue your studies with a PhD for advanced teaching positions. With courses in digital multimodal design, the MA in English further equips students for higher-level positions in the digital market.The skills students hone in our master’s in English program have a much wider application, however. Harness the power of words and critical thought to make an impact in East Texas and beyond as a writer or in a business career involving communication and the use of language.