About

English

The Masters in English provides professional development and training in creative, critical, and professional writing. Our flexible program offers optional concentrations in Creative Writing, Language & Literacy, Professional Writing and Publishing Studies. Graduates work in a variety of fields including publishing, media, public relations, law, and education.

Other Concentrations

  • Creative Writing
  • Language and Literacy
  • Professional Writing
  • Publishing Studies

Minors

 

Required Semester Hours 36 English

Program Highlights

  • Preparation for teaching or doctoral study

  • Introduction to literary analysis and research

  • Training in creative, critical, and professional writing, and publishing studies

  • Enhancement of a teaching career

  • Background for publishing, public relations, business, and law

  • Liberal education of the mind and imagination through in-depth familiarity with literature

Program Requirements

 

Non-Thesis Option:

  • 36 hours of English
  • Maximum of six graduate hours in a related field
  • 1 Advanced Writing Course: ENGL 518, 548, or 567
  • 1 Theory & Methods Course: ENGL 575, 577, or 585
  • At least 18 hours of coursework at 600 level


Thesis Option:

  • 36 hours of English
  • 1 Advanced Writing Course: ENGL 518, 548, or 567
  • 1 Theory & Methods Course: ENGL 575, 577, or 585
  • ENGL: 770 (6 hours) Thesis
  • At least 15 hours of coursework at the 600 level

Employment

What Can You Be

Types of Jobs

  • Arts critic
  • Copywriter
  • Counselor
  • Dramatist
  • Editor
  • Fiction writer
  • Fundraiser
  • Grant writer
  • Lawyer
  • Librarian
  • Literary agent
  • Manager
  • Manuscript reader
  • Poet
  • Publicity and marketing professional
  • Public relations professional
  • Publisher
  • Researcher
  • Screenwriter
  • Scriptwriter
  • Teacher
  • Web designer

Types of Employers

  • Corporations
  • Government
  • Libraries and information services
  • Media
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Public and private schools
  • *Some of these occupations may require additional education at graduate or professional schools.

 

 

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