Master of Arts in English

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Program Link:
https://english.wsu.edu/graduate-studies/
Program Handbook:
https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/253/2022/10/2022-2023-Graduate-Manual-10.28.22.pdf
Student Learning Outcomes:
https://english.wsu.edu/graduate-studies/
Total Graduate Faculty in Program:
51
Graduate Students in Program:
12
Students Receiving Assistantships:
12
Priority Deadlines:

  • Fall January 10

Campus:

  • Pullman

International Student English Proficiency Exams

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.

  • TOEFL 580
  • IELTS 7

Degree Description:

Master of Arts in English: Literature Emphasis

This broad program provides a solid foundation for more specialized doctoral study in English or American literature, American studies, comparative literature, or postcolonial anglophone literatures, as well as for professional training in such areas as law, information technology, divinity, journalism, and business. Students pursuing an M.A. in literature may choose either to write a thesis or to prepare a final portfolio.

Master of Arts in English: Rhetoric and Composition Emphasis

This program allows students to specialize in the theory and pedagogy of composition. The degree is designed to prepare candidates for teaching positions at the college level or for doctoral programs with a specialization in composition and rhetoric. Language proficiency requirements are based on the candidate’s expected needs and may be met by linguistics or other language studies. Candidates in this degree option must fulfill the following requirements.

Admission Requirements:

See https://english.wsu.edu/graduate-studies/applying-for-admission/

Student Opportunities:

Virtually all of our students receive support in the form of a Teaching Assistantship, which comes with a full tuition waiver and a nine-month stipend to cover room, board, and related expenses. M.A. students are guaranteed their Teaching Assistantships for two years, and Ph.D. students for five years. We provide students with annual funding for travel to conferences, and internship opportunities are available.

Career Placements:

See https://english.wsu.edu/graduate-studies/alumni-and-job-placement/

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