Master of Arts in English

The MA in English program offers students an innovative curriculum, a dynamic faculty, and many opportunities for professional development. Our graduates continue into Ph.D. programs, become faculty at two year colleges, work in industry or in government service, and serve as highly successful teachers in the public schools. Our combination of a challenging curriculum and personalized attention ensures that our graduates are ready for a wide variety of careers. The MA in English Program offers all candidates the opportunity to grow intellectually and creatively through the advanced study of language, literature, and writing. The program offers a variety of opportunities designed to: further students understanding of writing, composition theory, linguistics, literature, and literary theory, encourage awareness and application of transnational and/or border studies perspectives, develop accomplished teachers of English at the secondary and community college levels, prepare skilled professional/technical writers and writing trainers, provide students with the background and skills needed to pursue terminal degrees in English or American Studies. The English MA faculty is committed to an integrated understanding of English as a field of study.

Applicants must comply with the university procedures and requirements in applying for admission to the English Graduate Program. Application is made through the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, with duplicate materials submitted to the English Graduate Program Coordinator. Applicants must submit through the Office of Recruitment and Admissions a portfolio that includes: Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended (International College credits/transcripts require an official international evaluation). TAMU-CC transcript is not required. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for admission, and those with a GPA of 2.5-2.9 may be conditionally admitted. A statement of interest (500-1000 words) from the candidate addressed to the English Graduate Committee. This statement should introduce the candidate and describe: academic background short- and long-term professional and intellectual goals how graduate study in English at TAMU-CC may meet intellectual and/or professional goals additional details about the candidate’s background, language proficiency, and other personal information relating to individual/career goals that may have influenced the decision to pursue graduate study. A recent writing sample of at least 2000 words, which the applicant believes displays exemplary analytic and stylistic features and demonstrates potential for graduate-level study in English Studies. Academic essays, teaching philosophies, professional writing, and other options may be submitted. Please consult the graduate coordinator on the suitability of potential writing samples beyond those listed here. Three letters of recommendation, which address the applicant’s readiness to undertake graduate study. Recommenders may speak to the applicant’s ability to rise to new challenges, work ethic, passion for subject matter, organizational and project management skills, academic potential, interpersonal and communication skills, writing and critical thinking ability, and other topics. Send a recommendation request Upload letter of recommendation Admission to the program will be granted based upon undergraduate performance, writing ability, demonstrated commitment to professional goals, and other favorable indicators presented in the portfolio. All criteria will be considered, and no factor will be assigned a specific weight. Based upon the English Graduate Committee’s evaluation of the student’s application portfolio, the student will be unconditionally admitted, conditionally admitted, or denied admission. If the student is conditionally admitted, the conditions of acceptance will be stated in writing. Please allow 3-5 business days to receive a Student ID before submitting additional supporting documents. Submit all supporting documents online. Application requirements for international applicants: Copy of current Visa (if applicable) English Language Proficiency. TAMUCC currently accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 2 years : Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80 Official IELTS score minimum 6.5 GPA- 3