M.A. in English Studies
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution.
- Fifteen (15) credits of advanced-level English and/or evidence of adequate preparation for graduate coursework in English Studies.
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- A writing sample.
- A statement of purpose.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Optional: a resume or other supporting materials to give a full picture of the applicant's potential.
- Applicants whose degrees are from non-English speaking institutions are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the Graduate School website for required scores.
Degree Plan
Required Credits: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MA in English Studies | ||
| Core Courses | 6 | |
| Required: | ||
| ENGL 5300 | Intro. to English Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 5320 | Critical Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Required Electives: Select one (1) course form each of the areas below (full list of courses below) | 12 | |
One (1) course in Literature (3 cr) | ||
One (1) course in Rhetoric/Writing (3 cr) | ||
One (1) course in Pedagogy (3 cr) | ||
One (1) course in Digital Humanities (3 cr) | ||
Note: Every students with a teaching assistantship (AI) is required to take RWS 5346: Composition Theory and Pedagogy (3 credits) in their first fall semester as an AI. This can count as the required elective for the Rhetoric/Writing or Pedagogy strands. | ||
| Concentrations: Choose one (1) | 12 | |
Concentration: Rhetoric and Writing Studies | ||
| Found in Rhetoric & Writing St | ||
| Community Literacy Internship | ||
Two (2) courses in consultation with director (6 cr) | ||
Concentration: Literature | ||
One (1) ENGL course in consultation with director (3 cr) | ||
Concentration: Pedagogy | ||
| Found in Eng Stds Pedagogy | ||
| Eng Studies in the Borderlands | ||
Two (2) courses in consultation with director (6 cr) | ||
| Capstone Options: | 6 | |
Thesis | ||
Required: | ||
| Thesis and Thesis | ||
| Rhetoric & Writing Thesis and Rhetoric & Writing Thesis | ||
Extended Seminar Paper | ||
Required: | ||
| Master of Arts Research Paper | ||
ENGL/RWS course in specialization area (3 cr) | ||
Written Practicum | ||
Required: | ||
| Writing Practicum | ||
or RWS 5397 | Rhetoric & Writing Practicum | |
ENGL/RWS course in specialization area (3 cr) | ||
Exam | ||
Required: | ||
| M.A. Written Examination | ||
ENGL/RWS course in specialization area (3 cr) | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Full List of Elective MA in English Studies Courses
Note: Courses marked with (DH) can serve as the required Digital Humanities course. While some courses are always designated as DH, individual course offering may also be designated depending upon course design.
Literature Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English Literature | ||
| British Literature to 1485 | ||
| British Literature 1485-1660 | ||
| British Literature 1660-1832 | ||
| British Lit 1832-Present | ||
| American Literature | ||
| Am. Lit: Exploration to 1800 | ||
| American Literature 1800-1865 | ||
| American Literature 1865-1945 | ||
| American Lit 1945-Present | ||
| Multicultural Literature | ||
| Literature of the Americas | ||
| Literature and Culture | ||
| Multi-Cult Lit: Theory & Pract | ||
| Multi-Cult Lit: Special Topics | ||
Rhetoric/Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research Methods in RWS | ||
| Found in Rhetoric & Writing St | ||
| Persuasion and Argument | ||
| Technical Writing # | ||
| Grant Writing # | ||
| Multimodal Composing DH | ||
| Prof Writing & Rhetoric | ||
| Graduate Writing Workshop | ||
| Editing # | ||
| RWS 5318 | Community Literacy Internship | 3 |
| RWS 5322 | Rhetorical Theory | 3 |
| RWS 5324 | Writing Program Administration | 3 |
| RWS 5328 | Special Topics in RWS | 3 |
| RWS 5382 | Postmodern Rhetoric | 3 |
| RWS 5383 | Global Rhetorics | 3 |
| RWS 6321 | Rhetoric and Technology (requires director approval) DH | 3 |
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Also fulfills course requirement for the online Professional and Technical Writing Certificate.
Pedagogy Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Found in Eng Stds Pedagogy | ||
| Eng Studies in the Borderlands | ||
| Digital Lit and the Lang Arts DH | ||
| Writing to Learn | ||
| Special Topics in English Ed |