The M.A. in English is designed to provide advanced study in English and American literature along with training and scholarly background on which study for the Ph.D. is based. Students may concentrate in either British or American literature or may design an individualized program under the supervision of three faculty members. In consultation with the Graduate Literature Program Director, students will select one of the plans of study set forth below. A concentration in British or American literature, with courses distributed among a combination of areas and electives. The student, in consultation with his or her informal advisor and the Graduate Literature Program Director, will select a three member faculty committee to conduct his or her examination.
Students normally take the exam in their fourth or fifth semester in residence.
The student, in consultation with his or her informal advisor and the Graduate Literature Program Director, will design a rigorous, well-integrated course of study consisting of thirty units and select a three member faculty committee for his or her examination. Students normally take the exam during their fourth or fifth semester in residence. Before taking the MA examination, the student must meet the language requirement. Students are strongly advised to satisfy the language requirement as soon after entering the program as possible. Time Limit Graduate credit applicable with full value toward a master's degree should have been earned not more than six years before the completion of the requirements for the degree.