Degree Requirements for English, M.A.

All students must complete 36 credits of graduate work with a grade of B or better in each course. Courses are three credits each.

Literature Concentration--36 credits
6 literature courses (18)
2 theory courses(6)
1 writing course (565, 588, or any other writing course) (3)
2 electives(6)
Advanced Literary Project (3)
(Literature Concentration electives include English 596 Literary Thesis and additional literature, theory, and writing courses.)


Writing Concentration--36 credits
4 literature courses (12)
4 writing courses (12)
1 theory course (565, 588, or any other theory course)(3)
2 electives(6)
Advanced Writing Project(3)
(Writing Concentration students are strongly encouraged to complete ENG 597 Writing Thesis; electives may include writing, literature, and theory courses.)

See the graduate catalogue for fuller information about requirements and courses.