Master of 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 English

1. Ten courses (30 credits), with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. No thesis or foreign language requirement

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 and intellectual autobiography (750 to 1000 words)
• 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 (preferably a literary analysis of approx. 10 pp.)
• Applications will be evaluated regardless of undergraduate major.

Course Information

Courses in English