M.A. English
Degree Options:
- Generalist
- Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition
Who Would be Interested in This Program?
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College graduates who want to work in higher education as teachers, consultants, and administrators helping students develop literacy and writing skills.
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Current teachers of English who want to develop their knowledge of language, literature, and writing practices.
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Employees of various for- and non-profit fields who need to develop skill sets related to critical analysis and written communication.
What Are the Requirements to be Admitted to the Program?
Applicants should have:
- At least a 2.5 overall GPA with a 3.0 GPA in upper-division (undergraduate) English coursework.
- At least 18 undergraduate credit hours of literature, language, or writing classes.
- GRE scores of 150 verbal and 4.0 analytical writing (GRE waived for applicants with a 2.5 GPA or higher).
Program requirements include:
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Specialization in one of three concentrations: rhetoric/composition; literature; or generalist
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9 hours of coursework in core English studies courses
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15 hours of coursework in chosen concentration
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6 hours of elective coursework in English
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Completion of a thesis and breadth-of-knowledge examination or completions of a two-part breadth- and depth-of-knowledge examination
Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?
- Post-Secondary Teaching and Administration Positions
- K-12 Teaching Positions
In the Private and Public Sector:
- Allied Health
- Architecture
- Film and Television
- Finance
- Government
- Law
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Non-Profit Research
- Publishing
How Do I Get More Information?
- Program Website: http://english.eku.edu/master-arts-english
- Email Dr. Gerald Nachtwey at Gerald.Nachtwey@eku.edu
- Office Phone: 859-622-3183