English, M.A.

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Program Requirements

36 credit hours
At least one seminar course (ENGL 700 ,ENGL 703 , ENGL 704 , ENGL 705 )
Thesis or ePortfolio
At least 12 credit hours at each institution

Required Courses

ENGL 511 Introduction to Graduate English Studies (3)

6 credit hours of British Literature Before 1800:

6 credit hours of British Literature After 1800:

6 credit hours of American Literature:

Electives - 15 credit hours from the following:

In addition to the courses listed as electives in this section, any course listed within the distributional areas (British Literature Before 1800, British Literature After 1800, and American Literature) will count as an elective after the credit requirements for that area have been fulfilled.

Note:

A maximum of 9 credit hours are allowed from ENGL 698 , ENGL 699 , ENGL 701 , and ENGL 702 .

ePortfolio Requirement

All MA students who do not complete a thesis will propose and prepare an ePortfolio consisting of significant revisions of three substantial pieces of writing produced in the program and that integrate critical sources and contemporary scholarship in English Studies. These revisions will be contextualized within program goals and outcomes through reflective writing.

Transfer Credit Policy

An applicant or student of the M.A. in English program can seek approval from the Joint Program Committee to accept up to 12 transfer credit hours. These courses must have a grade of B or higher, and can count toward the M.A. in English degree requirements. Courses with a grade of “Pass” or “Satisfactory” will not be accepted.