University of Michigan - Flint

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in English

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Arts (MA) in English Language and Literature degree is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences at UM-Flint. It has a flexible curriculum and is offered as a part-time program, with classes in a variety of traditional, online, and mixed-mode formats with meetings during evening hours and weekends. It is designed to provide convenience and flexibility to working professionals. The MA in English is intended to provide a post-baccalaureate educational opportunity for people who are interested in pursuing advanced study in English. The program is particularly appropriate for: In-service teachers Librarians Those who wish to prepare to teach in junior college or community college English settings Those who wish to continue their exploration of English beyond the baccalaureate degree and eventually aim toward a doctoral degree Students desiring graduate English study for whom on-campus, high-residency programs are not a viable option Flexibility The program's hallmark is its flexibility. With only one required core course (ENG 500) among the program's 30 semester graduate credit hours, the constraints by day or hour of course offering are minimized. The other required elements & one course in theory and one course each in language study, writing, and literary study & can be fulfilled by a variety of classes. Combined with the many possibilities for the optional Individual Scholarship Experience, the program can be tailored to fit each student's personal and professional needs. Concentrations Students may choose to pursue a general degree or to concentrate in a specific area, including: American Literature, British Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Linguistics & Language, Multicultural Literature, Pedagogy in English, Twentieth-Century Studies and Women's and Gender Studies.

Accreditation:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

# of Credits Required:

30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999