West Chester University College of Arts and Sciences English McKelvie Hall, 102 Rosedale Avenue West Chester, PA 19383 US   Phone: 1-610-436-2745   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-English thesis and non-thesis option Certificate Secondary English Certification Option; On Campus   The master of arts permits the student to attain a number of goals. It furthers scholarship and learning in literature, language, and writing, providing the student with experience in critical reading and writing skills; the M.A. may be a preface to doctoral study or provide a foundation for teaching in high schools, community, or junior colleges.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: