These three curricula include the AmericanLanguage Program, the ESL Composition Program, and the Spoken English Program. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled in graduate study at The University of Toledo. The University is located in a residential area on the edge of Toledo. The Department of English Language and Literatures offers a flexible M.A. program designed to meet various needs, including those of prospective or practicing high school or college English teachers, ESL specialists, professional writers, and predoctoral students. The program is structured around work in language, literature, and writing.
Elective options allow students to design programs to meet their educational goals.
The Master of Arts program in English is available for part time or full time students. Graduate assistantships and grants are available. Students may begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer. Faculty members strive to offer students an understanding of the traditions of literary study and familiarity with the latest multicultural and interdisciplinary approaches. The M.A. in English prepares graduates to pursue opportunities in teaching, professional writing, and further graduate study.