Courses are taken primarily within the department, although appropriate course work in other departments may be counted toward the degree with permission of the M.A. director. All master's program students, regardless of concentration, are encouraged to expand their understanding and knowledge of literature and writing, and the degree requirements are designed with the breadth in mind. 12 Total 30 Students who do not write a thesis must take a comprehensive M.A. exam. Applications for teaching assistantships, due April 1 of each year, are available from the English Graduate Programs Coordinator. Duties generally require a 20-hour a week commitment.
Students receive a stipend and remission of tuition.
GTAs must be full-time students. In addition, a limited number of work-study opportunities also are available.