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BA English: On-Campus | 120 hours
MA English: Online Synchronous | 36 hours

Language is a powerful tool that shapes your understanding of culture, identity, and the world around you. Language can influence, educate, manipulate, empower, impact, connect, persuade, impress, and compel.

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Bachelor of Arts in English:

Unlock the power of language.

Explore culture, identity, and how language and literature are a powerful influence. English students expand their creativity and master communication skills and strategies that are valuable in the workplace and community.

Focus:

  • Rhetoric, writing, and communication
  • Language and linguistics
  • Teacher preparation
  • Critical and literary analysis
  • Creative writing
  • Film and popular culture
Master of Arts in English:

Build a strong professional identity and career.

The Master of Arts in English at Texas A&M University-Central Texas delivers focused seminars and strong faculty mentorship, to develop expertise and command of English Studies, both in and out of the classroom. 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

Build a future with options:

  • Dual-Credit Certification: High school teachers can advance their career with dual-credit certification in English.
  • Academia: Teaching at the high school or college level, often as a professor or lecturer.
  • Writing and Editing: Roles in publishing, technical writing, copywriting, and content creation.
  • Literature and Criticism: Literary critics, scholars, or researchers working in academic or cultural institutions.
  • Communications: Public relations, corporate communications, or media relations.
  • Publishing: Positions in editorial management, literary agenting, or production.
  • Creative Writing: Opportunities in fiction, poetry, or screenwriting, often supported by teaching or fellowships.
  • Marketing: Content strategists or brand storytellers focused on narrative-driven marketing.
  • Nonprofit Sector: Grant writing, program development, or educational outreach.
  • Instructional Design: Developing educational materials or curriculum for schools or organizations.

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Central Texas Promise
CENTRAL TEXAS PROMISE

New full-time transfer students with a household adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less will receive enough gift aid to pay all tuition and mandatory fees. Read more on program conditions and details.

Military Advantage
MILITARY ADVANTAGE

A&M-Central Texas' Military Advantage program provides supplemental financial resources to qualifying service members to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for tuition and mandatory fees. Learn more about program conditions and details.

Affordability
AFFORDABILITY

A&M-Central Texas' status as the most affordable public university in Central Texas means you'll graduate on time, with less debt. Check our our tuition calculator!