While investigating a diverse array of texts, students develop professional skills in advanced writing, speaking, editing, research, and textual analysis. They also have opportunities to gain work experience in editing, teaching, and program administration.??

Recent course offerings have included British, American, transatlantic, and anglophone literature as well as critical theory, creative writing, and professional editing. Our courses often explore interdisciplinary connections between literature, film, cultural studies, and art history.

Upon graduation, many of our students gain admission to doctoral programs at prestigious universities such as Purdue, Notre Dame, and the University of Iowa.? Others find that completion of the program leads to professional advancement in teaching, law, editing, program administration, or other fields. Still others praise the personal enrichment that advanced literary study provides--the joy of reading and writing in a challenging yet supportive environment.