Thesis is optional but recommended.
Thesis is optional but recommended. English 791, a required course for Graduate Assistants, does not count toward the 30 credits needed for the M.A. Final Comprehensive Examination. Required of all students in all options. November 1st for Spring admission and March 1st for Fall admission. Must score in 50th percentile or above on the Verbal portion of the GRE General Exam AND in the 25th percentile or above on the Advanced Literature in English GRE Subject Exam.