ENG-LITT - English, Literature Concentration, M.A.
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The Master of Arts degree program in the Department of English prepares graduates for success in any further graduate and professional education which might require superior analytical and communication skills. It prepares them for Ph.D. programs in English by increasing their knowledge of literary history and improving their skills in writing, literary analysis, and research. Graduates can become effective high-school or college-level teachers by improving their knowledge of writing pedagogy and theory. They will also be prepared for careers outside the academic world wherever superior analytical and communication skills and knowledge of literary and cultural traditions are essential.
Literature: This concentration is designed for graduate students wishing to further develop their abilities as literary scholars and critics, in preparation for graduate school and/or careers requiring high-level interpretive and written communication skills.
The Literature concentration provides both a Thesis and Non-Thesis option for our students. The program consists of core courses, concentration content courses, and a research component as summarized below:
Thesis Option
Core Coursework: 12 hours
Concentration Content Coursework: 12 hours
Research and Thesis: 6 hours
Total Degree Requirements: 30 hours
Non-Thesis Option
Core Coursework: 12 hours
Concentration Content Coursework: 15 hours
Non-Thesis Requirement: 3 hours
Total Degree Requirements: 30 hours