Location:

Rochester, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

English

Program Overview

Program Description:

The program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in English provides training for students interested in increasing their proficiency in the study of English and American literature and language. The basic curriculum emphasizes major critical approaches rather than specialization within historical periods. Opportunity is offered for scholarly and pedagogical application of such approaches to literature and language. The program serves the needs of those whose eventual goal is the Ph.D. degree; those who teach in secondary schools and those who are preparing to teach in junior and community colleges; and those seeking an opportunity to enhance their analytical skills as they study literature from multiple perspectives.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Online Application, Official transcripts providing evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, Generally, successful candidates will have earned a 3.5 average in English courses. In addition to the two Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, listed under the University graduate application requirements above, the department requires applicants to submit a third Recommendation for Graduate Admission form. All three forms must be from an academic instructor that can speak to the applicant’s academic record and potential in literary studies. Personal statement describing reasons for wishing to pursue the advanced study of literature and language, Writing sample, a critical or interpretive essay, of no more than eight double-spaced, typed pages, which demonstrates the candidate’s qualification for graduate study in literature.

International Requirements:

International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).