Department courses may fill some GE requirements, as indicated by an abbreviation in brackets following the course number. Graduates must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for all university classes. No D credit is allowed in department major or minor courses. Students planning graduate studies should study a second foreign language. From four to six students are admitted to the literature program each year.
Most students complete the degree within two years.
Partial tuition is available. Most MA students also work as paid teaching assistants. Complete an approved teaching minor. Register with the secretary in departmental office. See certification requirements in Secondary Education.