Master of Arts - English

The MA in English Program offers all candidates the opportunity to grow intellectually and creatively through the advanced study of language, literature, and writing. The program offers a variety of opportunities designed to: further students’ understanding of writing, composition theory, linguistics, literature, and literary theory; encourage awareness and application of transnational and/or border studies perspectives; encourage awareness and application of transnational and/or border studies perspectives; develop accomplished teachers of English at the secondary and community college levels; prepare skilled professional/technical writers and writing trainers; provide students with the background and skills needed to pursue terminal degrees in English or American Studies.