The Department of English offers graduate study leading to the MA, MFA in Creative Writing, and PhD in Rhetoric and Professional Communication degrees. The MA program has four areas of emphasis: Creative Writing, English Studies for Teachers, Literat

Location:

Las Cruces, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

English

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Department of English offers graduate study leading to the MA, MFA in Creative Writing, and PhD in Rhetoric and Professional Communication degrees. The MA program has four areas of emphasis: Creative Writing, English Studies for Teachers, Literature, and Rhetoric and Professional Communication. Students in the MFA program devote themselves to concentrated study and development of a chosen genre: fiction or poetry. The Ph.D. program offers courses in rhetoric, composition studies, professional communication, and critical/cultural studies, drawing on a range of research methods and pedagogical approaches.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

International Requirements:

International applicants submitting foreign post-secondary level transcripts are required to have their credentials evaluated by a recognized member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). NMSU requires a comprehensive course by course evaluation. In addition, international students must submit an English language proficiency exam (either TOEFL or IELTS.)