Master of Arts in English

The Master of Arts degree in English provides students with a depth of knowledge in literatures, languages, and writings. Through this study, students understand the historical and cultural contexts in which these languages and literatures are produced, develop skills in critical and cultural analysis, and conduct literary, rhetorical, and linguistic research. Our program provides a firm foundation for further study at the doctoral level and offers valuable cross-cultural, transnational, and transdisciplinary study that prepares students for the challenges of the twenty-first century.
The English program enables students to advance in the field by studying approaches to diverse languages, literatures, and cultures, preparing students to teach literature and writing, and developing the intellectual, practical, and critical skills necessary for professional advancement. We have diverse and highly trained faculty who offer a range of courses in Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Linguistics, and Global, Multilingual, and Multiethnic Literatures. Additionally, we offer graduate-level certificates in Creative Writing, Linguistics, and Rhetoric and Composition, as well as study abroad opportunities in London, England and Urbino, Italy.

Required Degree - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
Minimum GPA - 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS
Purpose Statement - Required
Writing Sample - Required