MA English

The Master of Arts in English at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is designed to help students cultivate a unique professional identity. Our program is designed to help students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree, secondary teachers seeking dual-credit certification, and individuals interested in securing full- or part-time teaching or administrative opportunities at a higher education institution.

Through focused seminars and strong faculty mentorship, you can expect to develop expertise in English Studies both in and out of the classroom. Our faculty focuses on helping you contribute to ongoing scholarly conversations and will work with you to find relevant conference and publishing opportunities.

Students enrolling in the MA in English can expect to see at least three courses offered each fall and spring, and at least two courses in the summer. The program will have at least one online class in each semester, although the program cannot be completed entirely online since not every required course will be offered in an online format.

The two below attachments provide an overview of the kinds of courses that may be offered in regular semesters and a two-year sample plan for how thesis and comprehensive exam students can complete the degree in two years.