English Master’s Degree (M.A.)
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A Master of Arts (M.A.) in English is designed to build upon the critical thinking, analysis and research skills from the bachelor’s degree to promote students’ mastery of language and literature.
Our English master’s degree program allows students to work toward a higher level of intellectual and professional accomplishment. Whether you are preparing for professional positions in the workforce or entrance to a Ph.D. program, we can help you reach your professional goals. Our small program prides itself on mentoring students to help cultivate their native talents and capabilities to be successful in their chosen career.
Courses and Research
- Seminar-style classes, typically with less than 10 graduate students
- Faculty mentoring opportunities with experts in the field
- Professionalization opportunities through faculty-led workshops and lectures
- Grant-funded independent studies
Resources
- Annual Writer’s Conference featuring nationally and internationally recognized writers
- Active Writing Center
- Usability Testing Lab
Degree
Master of Arts in EnglishCareers
- Teacher
- Writer
- Editor
- Lawyer
- Public relations
- Technical writer
Program Highlights
We offer courses in literature, composition, language studies and technical communication, providing a broad foundation to prepare students for employment in a variety of fields or any future academic study they elect to pursue.
Students may apply for paid positions as graduate and teaching assistants, receiving excellent training in our Writing Center and in teaching first-year composition.
Our graduate classes are designed as small seminars, allowing students ample mentoring from faculty who share their interests.
Admission Requirements
- All college and university transcripts
- Personal statement speaking to your goals in seeking a master’s degree in English at ASU
Prerequisites
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better, including all grades on repeated courses, or hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
- Completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of undergraduate course work in English, including 12 credit hours of advanced course work.
Application Deadlines
Spring: Dec. 1
Fall: July 15
International Student Spring: Nov. 1
International Student Fall: June 20
Degree Plan
Assistantships
- Graduate
- Teaching
Read this assistantship information to learn more about the availability and the application process.