M.A. in English: Rhetoric and Writing Concentration (EN.RW.NTT.MA; EN.RW.TT.MA)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements (3 credits) | ||
| EN-502 | Seminar in Literary Research | 3 |
| Literature Before 1800 (3 credits) | ||
| Select one course designated with the Course Type: EN.1 | 3 | |
| Literature After 1800 (3 credits) | ||
| Select one course designated with the Course Type: EN.2 | 3 | |
| Ethnic, Multicultural and World Literatures (3 credits) | ||
| Select one course designated with the Course Type: EN.3 | 3 | |
| Rhetoric and Writing (12 credits) | ||
| EN-546 | History and Theory of Rhetoric I | 3 |
| or EN-547 | History and Theory of Rhetoric II | |
| EN-558 | Teaching Composition | 3 |
| Select two courses designated with Course Type: EN.RW | 6 | |
| Thesis or Capstone (6 credits) | ||
| EN-691 | English Thesis Development | 3 |
Or for Capstone, 500+ level English course with course type EN.RW | ||
| EN-692 | English Thesis Writing | 3 |
Or for Capstone, 500+ level English course with course type EN.RW and: | ||
| EN-ESS | English Master's Essay | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA; fifteen or more credits in literature or a related field strongly recommended.
- An application essay of 1,000 words describing your interest in this program, what you hope to accomplish, and how you think the program will fit into your academic and career goals.
- A writing sample in the form of a paper that best represents your academic work.
- Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current or former professors recommended; if these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.