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What are your long-range career and/or personal goals, and how do you see your MA degree helping you to achieve those goals?

In what area or areas of the program (writing, literature, creative writing, linguistics, TESOL) do you see yourself doing the bulk of your coursework? Do you plan to complete any certificates along with the MA?  Do you plan to study full or part-time?  Do you see yourself writing a thesis, and if so, on what …

What has prepared you to do graduate work in English Studies?  These qualifications might include academic degrees (BA in English or a related field), work-related or teaching experience, study or travel abroad, significant research or writing projects, etc.

Describe your reasons for applying to graduate school in general and our program in particular.  What aspects of our program do you see as being a good fit for you and your objectives?

ENG-L 105 Appreciation of Literature (3 cr.)An introduction to drama, fiction, and poetry, stressing the enjoyment and the humane values of each form. The course will provide experiences in listening to and studying visual adaptations of poems, novels, and dramas. ENG-L 115 Literature for Today (3 cr.) P: W131. Poems, dramas, and narratives pertinent to …

ENG-W 206 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 cr.) Provides students with the opportunity to develop their creative writing skills and gives them a working knowledge of the basic principles of fiction, poetry and drama. ENG-W 207 Introduction to Fiction Writing (3 cr.) An introduction to the techniques and principles of fiction writing. Written assignments, workshop …

Pursue a degree in English Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher Have completed at least 60 credit hours of college courses to earn course credit Have completed approximately 90 credit hours of college courses to earn Capstone credit Secure an internship position with a campus or community organization, business, or non-profit: A minimum of …

Apply skills learned in the classroom Learn new skills Evaluate personal, academic, and professional goals Work with diverse populations Explore various career opportunities before committing to them Prove the ability to perform at the professional level Make valuable contacts in the professional world Earn course credit or Capstone credit