Elmhurst College

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. - English Studies

Format: Campus

Program Description:

In today's schools, teaching English is challenging, rewarding—and essential to the future of our economy and democratic society. Students, parents, and the public ask us to teach students to think critically, to read with insight and to write well, and to become skilled in rapidly changing communication and information technologies. With a focus on both literature and writing, Elmhurst's graduate program in English studies will prepare you to meet the high expectations placed on teachers in today's classrooms. The program is designed specifically for teachers of English, though it also attracts professionals in library science, corporate communications, and related fields. You'll deepen your knowledge of literary study. You'll examine the literature of cultural diversity and conduct independent scholarly research. And you'll prepare to teach students to think critically, to read with insight and to write well, and to become skilled in rapidly changing communication and information technologies. This is an eight-course, 32-hour program that respects the realities of the teacher's life. Classes meet in the evenings, and you can complete the program in two years of part-time work. Graduate study has rarely been more personal, practical, and powerful.

Accreditation:

The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association accredits all graduate programs at Elmhurst College.

International Student Requirements:

In addition to the standard application materials, students from outside the United States must also submit the following: - An official evaluation in English by a foreign credentials agency of all university transcripts (along with copies of the transcripts themselves). - Proof of English proficiency, as evidenced by a minimum range of 520-537 on the paper-based and a range of 190-203 on the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--General

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999