As the country's first land-grant university, founded in 1863, Kansas State offers a rich diversity of programs involving a distinguished graduate faculty who are reknowned for their dedication to the education of students. K-State enrolls 20,500 students of which more than 3,000 pursue master's degrees in 64 fields and doctorates in 45. The campus is nestled in the heart of Manhattan , a city of 45,000, located two hours west of Kansas City in a tree-filled valley amid the unique geography of the dramatically rolling Flint Hills. The Department of English is housed conveniently next to Hale Library , which has holdings of more than 1.3 million volumes and is only a short walking distance from the new Marianna Kistler Beach Art Museum. The M.A. degree in English is awarded in one of four tracks, each of which can be completed in 30 to 33 hours.
Students typically finish the degree in two years.
The Four M.A. Tracks British and American Literature Concentration in this track allows students to emphasize any time period in either national literature, with individual guidance from specialized experts. Cultural Studies and Literature Concentration in this track is on the theoretical bases for examining cultural texts and contexts. Study may encompass both literary and nonliterary areas, such as politics, sociology, and political economy. In addition to preparing students for future Ph.D. work, the track provides professional training as preparation for teaching in community and junior colleges. The Department Intellectual community makes Kansas State's English Department a remarkable place to do graduate work.