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Master of Arts

Degree Requirements

Coursework:

35 course credits and 5 credits for the Master's Essay.  Up to 10 credits may be transferable from previous graduate degree work.  The MA Essay often develops from a paper written for a course, follows the form of an article for a scholarly journal and demonstrates the candidate's competence in research and writing on an independently conceived topic of some scope.  If the candidate does not wish to pursue the Ph.D., 5 credits of coursework may be substituted for the Master's Essay.  The program may be completed within four full-time quarters.

Language requirement:

Additional Information

Staff in the English Graduate Office are available to answer questions concerning admission and program requirements.

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