Southeastern's English graduate program provides advanced study of British, American and World literatures while preparing students for professional opportunities such as teaching, creative writing, professional writing and publishing, library and information science, doctoral study and any work demanding complex interpretation and communication skills. Literary studies span global cultures and history, from ancient literature to contemporary poetry, fiction, drama and film.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Thesis and non-thesis options

• Flexibility in personally designed degree plans, convenient class scheduling (including online courses) and individual advising

• Graduate faculty in a wide range of specialties, including traditional areas such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, the Brontës, Lawrence, Faulkner, Hemingway and Creole Literature as well as more recently developed fields such as interdisciplinary studies in literature, digital humanities, film studies, animal studies and performance studies