The Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts offers both the Master of Arts in English and the Master of English.
Eight graded courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are required.
The graded courses must include ENG 5315: Introduction to Literary Study (taught each Fall term) and five graduate level seminars in English Literature.
Seminars and lecture courses culminate for the M.A. candidate in directed research and in the writing of a thesis.
The thesis requirement comprises 6 credit hours and approximately 40 pages of original critical work.
The program leading to a master’s in English is designed for those interested in deepening their knowledge and competence in the analysis of and the writing about literature and for those who may not have earned a bachelor's degree in English literature.
Ten graded courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are required.
The graded courses must include ENG 5315: Introduction to Literary Study (taught each Fall term) and five graduate level seminars in English Literature.
A positive evaluation must be earned for the comprehensive exam.
Note: Up to 9 units of graduate work at another institution may be transferred to satisfy unit requirements for the master's degree.
Application for admission to the Master of Arts in English or the Master of English includes:
Applications will be evaluated regardless of undergraduate major. Apply now.
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