The Master of Arts in English affords students the flexibility to tailor their course of study to meet their individual wishes and professional goals. This highly versatile program offers three areas of emphasis?literary study, creative writing, and technical and professional writing. It stresses effective writing in a broad array of genres, critical thinking, and interpretive skills, even as it fosters the growth of initiative and self-confidence?qualities much in demand in today?s professional world. Small classes and the dedicated attention of graduate faculty ensure a nurturing environment for growth.

The program enables students to pursue a variety of goals: prepare for or advance in a career in teaching; embark on a professional career as a creative writer; pursue an advanced degree in literary study; or work in the fields of publishing, editing, and technical or professional writing. There are no ?tracks? in the program to which students are limited; the three areas of emphasis are open to all students at all times throughout their studies. Each student meets with the Director of Graduate Studies to tailor an individualized program of coursework.