Literature
Master's Degree in English with an Emphasis in LiteratureThe Master of Arts Degree with a Literature emphasis provides students with opportunities to analyze great works, develop research and critical thinking skills, and hone writing techniques and communication skills through coursework in research methods, theory, and literature. Classes focus on literature, including well-known authors, time periods, genres, themes, and special topics in global literature.
Emphasis Options:
- Complete 36 hours of coursework
- Thesis
- Research problem
Graduate Teaching Assistantships:
Graduate teaching assistantships are available to qualified students on a competitive basis. To be considered for an assistantship, please read the instructions under Application for Graduate Teaching Assistantships.
Literature Career Options:
Students selecting this emphasis may be preparing for doctoral studies in English or professional degree programs in business or law. High school teachers, on the other hand, may select this emphasis to update their teaching credentials and qualify them to teach dual credit courses at the high school level.
Other possible careers include:
- Educator
- Journalist
- Editor
- Publisher
- Marketing Professional
- Public Relations Professional
- Many More
