English MA Requirements
ENGLISH
Chair: Edward Smith Cutler
Graduate Coordinator:
Trent Hickman
4198 JFSB
Provo, UT 84602-6701
(801) 422-8673
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THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES
The English Department, as a part
of the College of Humanities, offers
graduate study devoted to the development
of reading, writing, and
thinking abilities derived from
studying and producing literary
and other texts in English. Students
study these works in aesthetic, historical,
religious, and other contexts,
including the theoretical contexts
the faculty bring to the courses they
teach. This program makes intensive
use of the library and its resources.
The English MA program enables
students to develop knowledge,
skills, and attitudes that have application
in contemporary society and
that are in harmony with the principles
of the restored gospel of Jesus
Christ.
The program may appeal to students
who plan to enter such careers as
teaching, editing, and writing; to
those who seek an advanced liberal
arts degree for preparation in library
science or public service; to those
who plan to go on for a doctorate
in English or a related area; and to
those who wish to continue studies
for personal satisfaction.
One degree is offered through the
Department of English: English—
MA.
Each year approximately 20-25 new
students are admitted to the English
MA program. The average duration
for the degree is two years.
English—MA
The MA degree in English offers
course work beyond the bachelor’s
degree in two areas of emphasis:
Literature and Rhetoric and Composition.
Admission and Entry.
- Semesters of entry and application
deadlines: fall, January 15 (U.S.
and international).
- Application requirements: application,
including writing sample.
- Entrance examination: GRE
general exam is required (only
the verbal and writing sections
are considered).
- Prerequisite: undergraduate major
or its equivalent and one course in
literary criticism (Engl 451 or 452
or equivalent).
Requirements for
Degree—Literature Emphasis.
- Credit hours: 32 minimum, consisting
of 26 course work hours
plus 6 thesis hours (Engl 699R).
- Introductory course (2 hours):
Engl 600.
- Required courses (15 hours):
Engl 630; four additional courses
in a coherent plan of study from
British literature, American literature,
other literatures in English,
folklore, or literary theory and
criticism.
- Electives (9 hours): three courses.
- Thesis: 6 hours of 699R on a topic
demanding research, analysis,
interpretation, and theoretical
or methodological expertise.
- Examination: oral examination
on thesis, related course work in
emphasis, and an approved reading
list of writers or topics.
Requirements for Degree—Rhetoric and Composition Emphasis.
- Credit hours: 32 minimum,
consisting of 26 course work hours
plus 6 thesis hours (Engl 699R).
- Introductory course (2 hours):
Engl 600.
- Required courses (15 hours): two
courses selected from Engl 612,
613, 614, 616; three additional
courses in Rhetoric and
Composition or in Technical and
Professional Communication.
- Electives (9 hours): three courses.
- Thesis (6 hours of 699R): thesis,
project, or portfolio.
- Examination: oral examination
on thesis, related course work,
relevant topics, and an approved
reading list of writers or topics.