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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 36
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $350.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $490.00
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Degree Overview
With the IU Online Master of Arts in English, you’ll develop analytical and presentation skills through the focused study of literature, acquire an appreciation of trends in the field of digital humanities, and gain the skills to conduct archival research. Choose your coursework to focus on an area of interest in English language studies, including literacy, linguistics, composition, and education.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have successfully completed:
- One of the following graduate certificates: Composition Studies, Language and Literature, or Literature
- At least three courses in one of the certificate programs with a 3.5 or higher GPA
To apply to this program:
Complete an online application that includes:
- A 250-word personal statement describing your background and reasons for entering the program
- Two letters of recommendation
Application Dates
Fall semester: Aug 1
Spring semester: Jan 1
Summer 1 semester: May 1
Summer 2 semester: Jun 15
Your IU Online M.A. in English prepares you for such careers as:
- High school dual-credit English teacher
- High school dual-credit literature teacher
- Community college instructor
- Other professions that value critical analysis, strong communication skills, and clarity of expression
Twenty (20) credits from your IU Online graduate certificate will apply to the M.A. in English requirements. Students who have earned credits from a different accredited college or university may transfer up to 4 credits.
To earn the M.A. in English, you must complete 36 credit hours.
This degree has a two-part "stackable" structure.
- You first complete an online, 18 to 20 credit hour graduate certificate in literature, composition studies, or language and literature. The certificate allows you to acquire specialized knowledge.
- After you successfully complete one of the certificates, you take an additional 16 credits of master's-level coursework that extends the breadth and depth of your knowledge.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- English graduate certificate (20 credit hours)
- M.A. core courses (8 credit hours)
- M.A. elective courses (8 credit hours)
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-L 503 | Teaching Literature in College | 3 Credits |
| ENG-L 553 | Studies in Literature | 3 Credits |
| ENG-D 600 -OR- ENG-G 655 |
History of the English Language | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 509 | Writing and Literary Studies | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 500 | Teaching Composition: Issues and Approaches | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 600 | Topics in Rhetoric and Composition | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 682 | Special Topics: Rhetoric and Composition | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 508 | Creative Writing for Teachers | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 554 | Practicum Teaching of Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| ENG-G 660 | Stylistics | 3 Credits |
| ENG-L 646 | Readings in Media/Literature/Culture | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 510 | Computers in Composition | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 590 | Teaching Composition: Theories and Applications | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 629 | Advanced Argumentative Writing | 3 Credits |
| ENG-W 501 | Teaching College Writing | 3 Credits |
| ENG-R 546 | Rhetoric and Culture | 3 Credits |
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