Master of Arts in English

Summary of Program Requirements

1. Registration:  A minimum of one year enrollment
2. Advising:  2 meetings per semester with assigned advisor
3. Coursework requirements (see below)
4. A positive evaluation on the comprehensive examination
5. Completion of above requirements within 6 years of matriculation at the university of Dallas.

Course requirements for the Master of Arts (M.A.) in English

1. Eight courses (24 credits) and ENG 7678 Thesis Research (6 credits), with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. Submission of Master's Thesis, approximately 40 pages of original critical work
3. Demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language

The courses must include the following:

• ENG 5315:  Introduction to Literary Study, taught each fall term
• Five graduate level seminars in English literature

Notes

• Transfer credits:  Refer to Graduate School Policies for transfer credit information.
• Language proficiency:  Before beginning the M.A. thesis the candidate will demonstrate a reading competency in Greek, Latin, French, German, Spanish, or Italian. The language requirement may be met by completing an upper level language course with a grade of B or better or by passing an examination in translation.

Application

• Completed application form
• Statement of purpose (750 words max)
• Intellectual autobiography (750 word max)
• Official transcripts of previous college work
• General GRE test scores (from within the last five years)
• Two letters of recommendation
• A sample of academic writing
• Applications will be evaluated regardless of undergraduate major.

Course Information

Courses in English