Morgan State University - [MSU], Maryland, Baltimore - Courses & Fees

Baltimore, Maryland

University Public College

The Department of English and Language Arts offers two graduate degree programs - the Master of Arts (MA) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - with a number of concentrations, making our programs suitable for a variety of scholars looking to expand their knowledge and develop their careers in research, teaching, and writing fields.
Our small, selective graduate programs offer training in all traditional fields of literary study, as well as in multicultural and gender studies, language and professional writing, creative writing, film and screenwriting, visual and digital storytelling, and other theoretical and interdisciplinary fields that cross national and chronological boundaries. Each year we admit scholars with a variety of skills, backgrounds, and experiences to join us as they pursue these degrees. We invite you to explore our programs!

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline	Mar 15, 2024

GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for the last two years of undergraduate work
GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale on all postgraduate study beyond the baccalaureate degree
MSW Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program.
Persons with other related graduate degrees may apply but they will be required to enroll in a social work urban practice internship
Official results of the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). If previously taken, scores cannot be more than five years old
A Personal Background Statement
Applicants must respond to the following questions, 1. Tell us about yourself and your professional experiences; 2. What are your research interests; 3. When did you take your last research course; 4. How do the goals of the PhD program advance your goals as a scholar/researcher; 5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years.
A current resume or curriculum vitae documenting professional experiences
One sample of professional writing, which can include a publication and research proposal abstract if available
Three letters of recommendation: one from a recent work experience, and two academic references
Interview with the PhD Committee
International students, whose native language is not English, must provide a TOEFL score of 550 or higher and demonstrate through the required written documentation and interview that they have requisite verbal and analytical skills needed to successfully complete the program.

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships	$100000	Yes	Dec 30, 2023
AAUW International Fellowships	Variable	Yes	Nov 15, 2023
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Mar 7, 2023