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
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Preparation for teaching or doctoral study
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Introduction to literary analysis and research
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Training in creative, critical, and professional writing, and publishing studies
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Enhancement of a teaching career
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Background for publishing, public relations, business, and law
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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