• The Master of Arts (M.A.) in from Grand Valley State University with most courses offered in the evenings, is ideal for working professionals and those who are considering the eventual pursuit of a Ph.D. It also meets the content needs of secondary English teachers. The university allows up to eight years for the completion of the degree.
  • The M.A. program at Grand Valley State University has many advantages:
  • Award-winning teachers committed to academic rigor.
    • Professors who are active scholars with strong publication records.
    • Small classes (limit 15 students) to ensure intensive student-faculty collaboration.
    • Evening courses on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses to accommodate part-time students.
    • Flexible programming so students can pursue their own interests.
    • Career Options
    • Many students in the program are already employed as English teachers at the secondary level, and seek to improve their knowledge and understanding of the subject. Others plan to continue their graduate studies and to pursue faculty positions at post-secondary institutions.
    • The M.A. can also supplement careers in:
    • Editing
    • Journalism
    • Library science
    • Publishing
    • Writing