• At all stages, the program is deeply committed to your development as a literary scholar. Before entering the program, students will be is assigned an advisor who can help plan the course of study. Once students completed nine credits, they may request an advisor with expertise in the area of interest.
  • To earn the Master's degree, they will complete 30 credits, including a thesis or an oral/written field examination.  The only two formal requirements are a course in American literature before 1900 and another in British literature before 1800.  An average grade of at least "B" must be maintained to remain in the program.  Full-time students complete the curriculum in two years, taking two or three courses each semester, but you may also pursue your studies on a part-time basis, in which case you may take up to six years to earn the degree.