Master of Arts in English (Literature)

30 credits

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and have an undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. To apply, submit a statement of purpose (750-1000 words), a sample of scholarly or critical writing (8-15 pp double-spaced), three letters of recommendation, and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Non-native speakers of English may submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores in place of GRE scores.

Degree requirements

Core requirements

ENG 601	Research in English Studies	3
ENG 607	Literary Theory	3

15-21 credits of approved graduate courses in literature including

	American literature	6
	British and World literature Before 1660	3
	British and World literature After 1660	3
	Approved literature electives	3-9

Research requirement

RES 697	Research Paper	1 TO 3
	or
THES 698	Thesis	1 TO 6
Total Credit Hours:		3-6

Electives

Total Credit Hours:

0-3

Total Credit Hours: 30