Program Requirements

In general, MA degrees in English should follow the guidelines below, but the graduation requirements for individual students are based upon each student's approved Graduate Studies Plan.

Core Courses (12-15 credits*)

Complete the following four core courses

• ENGL A602    Contemporary Critical Theory (3)
• ENGL A603 Issues in Rhetoric and Composition (3)
• ENGL A687    Composition Theory and Practice    (3)*
• ENGL A689    Advanced Research and Professional Practices (3)
• ENGL A699    Thesis (3)

* TAs are required to take A687

Distribution Requirements (18 credits)

All courses are repeatable up to 6 credits with a change of subtitle:

• ENGL A610    Studies in literary Periods and Movements (3)
• ENGL A611    Studies in Genre (3)
• ENGL A612    Studies in English Linguistics (3)
• ENGL A613    Studies in Rhetoric and Composition (3)
• ENGL A636    Studies in Contemporary Theory (3)
• ENGL A676    Studies in Texts and Cultures (3)

Elective Courses (3-6 credits)

Elective courses may include, with the approval of the committee chair:

• Up to 6 credits of 400-level ENGL courses (3-6)
• Up to 6 credits of approved coursework outside the department (3-6)
• ENGL A687 Composition Theory and Practice (3)
• ENGL A698 Individual Research (3)

Total minimum credits required for the MA in English: (36)

Note: Most graduate courses are offered on a two-year schedule. A tentative course rotation schedule is available from the English Department.