English | Master of Arts: English
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| ENG 826 | Approaches to Graduate Studies in English | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 24-27 | |
| Topics in Literature | ||
| Topics in Writing | ||
| Technical and Professional Writing | ||
| Theories of Literature | ||
| Nature Writing | ||
| Literature, Sustainability and the Natural World | ||
| Early British Novels | ||
| Theories of Rhetoric and Composition | ||
| Studies in American Literary Periods | ||
| Studies in American Literary Genres | ||
| Major American Authors | ||
| Regional Literature of the United States | ||
| Writing Conference | ||
| Studies in British Literary Periods | ||
| Studies in British Literary Genres | ||
| Major British Authors | ||
| Independent Projects | ||
| Playwriting/Screenwriting | ||
| Apprenticeship in English | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Science | ||
| Studies in Language and Linguistics | ||
| History of the English Language | ||
| Old English | ||
| Studies in English Grammar | ||
| Second Language Teaching and Learning | ||
| Literature in Translation | ||
| Theme Studies in Literature | ||
| Studies in World Literature | ||
| Studies in Folklore and Mythology | ||
| Comparative Studies in Literature | ||
| Graduate Studies in Language and Linguistics | ||
| Graduate Studies in Composition and Rhetoric | ||
| Graduate Studies in Literature | ||
| Graduate Studies in English Pedagogy | ||
| Seminar | ||
| Apprenticeship English | ||
| Culminating Experience | 3-6 | |
| Graduate English Course Paper | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Accelerated Option
This program has an option for current FHSU students who meet the Accelerated Program Admissions requirements to take graduate courses during their senior year. This allows up to 9 credit hours to apply to both degrees. FHSU students interested in this graduate program are encouraged to visit with an advisor or department to learn more about the accelerated option.
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENG 826 | Approaches to Graduate Studies in English | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Directed Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Directed Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| Directed Electives | 6 | |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |