Abilene Christian University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in English

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Arts in English is a professional degree that prepares students to continue their education in a doctoral program or in a law school, as well as to enter a wide range of language-related professions. With an ability to communicate well in written English, the possibilities for employment are broad and diverse.

An M.A. in English prepares students for a wide range of possible career opportunities. In one-on-one mentoring with faculty, students are trained in critical methodology, research, professional writing, publication, tutoring and teaching. The program’s incorporation of critical theory prepares students to stand on their own in their fields or in doctoral programs

Why the Master of Arts in English at ACU?

ACU's M.A. in English program is one of the only programs in the state of Texas that actively incorporates a master’s degree in English with faith-based practices. The diverse faculty, which includes award-winning scholars, is eager to challenge students to address current rhetorical and literary theory through an advanced, forward-thinking curriculum while maintaining an atmosphere hospitable to people of faith. Students also have opportunities to train as tutors in the Writing Center in order to advance to the classroom and begin teaching undergraduate English courses.

Degree Process

The Graduate English program offers a 36-hour Master of Arts degree with tracks in Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, and Writing. All students end the program by sitting for comprehensive exams.


Affordability/Financial Aid

The Department of English offers several options concerning
financial aid:

• Graduate assistantships awarded on a competitive basis

• Available scholarships, which vary from year to year

• Federal aid in the form of loans and grants

Accreditation:

ACU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the regional body responsible for accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America.

Eligibility Requirements:

The Master of Arts in English program is open to students from all undergraduate disciplines, however, not all applicants will meet the program prerequisites.

In order to be considered for admission, applicants must:

• Have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university while maintaining an overall grade-point average of 3.0

• Have completed 12 hours of upper-division undergraduate English coursework

• Submit the application and fee

• Score within the upper half of the GRE General Test

• Submit three letters of recommendation indicating readiness for graduate study

• Submit a writing sample indicating a proficient ability consistent with the expectations of graduate study

• Submit a two-page purpose statement

# of Credits Required:

36

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

787 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

15662 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

15662 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999