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special attention to the development of critical thinking and
assessment skills needed not only in the discipline, but also
required by both the academic and non-academic workforces,
especially the leadership in these workforces.
6. To provide an opportunity for students to gain the knowledge
and skills needed to explore the literature and language of
diverse populations and to successfully pursue careers in
related areas, such as journalism, public relations, writing, etc.
7. To provide an in-service program for teachers of English.

Overview and Curriculum Sequence

1. The student pursues core, elective, and any applicable
qualifying courses. (This program presupposes that those
students who are pursuing or wish to pursue careers in
teaching have already met certification requirements.)
2. Upon completion of 12 semester hours of core and elective
courses, the student may advance to candidacy.
3. Upon completion of 21 credits of program requirements (see
specific stipulations that follow), the student may register for
and pass the Graduate Written Comprehensive Examination.

After successfully completing a minimum of 21 credit hours of
coursework that count toward the MA in English degree, students
should be able enroll in ENGL 799 and ENGL 800, as long as they meet
the following criteria:

(i) at least 6 of the 21 credits should be core requirements (501,
601, and 737);
(ii) at least 6 of the 21 credits should be fulfilling the “Special
Topics” requirement;
(iii) at least 6 of the 21 credits should be fulfilling the “Seminar”
requirement;

4. The student completes and defends a thesis.
5. The student is awarded the Master of Arts in English.

Program Requirements

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