The English Department of the University of Delaware offers M.A. and Ph.D. in Literature as well as an M.A. degree in Literature and Pedagogy . The M.A. programs develop generalist knowledge of literary and cultural studies. After their first semester, Ph.D. students develop specialized areas of study.
Rigorous attention is given to preparation for teaching composition and literature.
See Faculty Books. The Morris Library , which contains of over 2.3 million volumes, and features exceptional rare book and manuscript collections, accessible to students from their first semester. Association with the Winterthur and HagleyMuseums in Delawar, as well as the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., where graduate students may study in special seminars. Delaware is positioned ideally for acess to the major libraries on the East Coast, as well as museums and theatre. Additional opportunities for paid employment are available, particularly during winter and summer sessions.