Master of Arts in English

Students in the graduate program are required to take a total of 31 hours of coursework including one hour of EH 605 (“Introduction to Graduate Studies in English”) and at least nine hours of literature classes.  In addition, Plan I students must take six hours of EH 699 (“Thesis Research”) and must complete and successfully defend a masters thesis; Plan II students must take three hours of EH 697 (“30-Books Semester”) and must propose and then pass a “30-books” examination.  All students must take at least 15 hours of coursework at the 600-level, including no more than three hours of EH 698 or EH 699.  More detailed coursework options are presented on the English Department website.

Plan I - 31 hours with Thesis

Requirements		Hours
EH 605	Introduction to Graduate Studies in English	1
Select three Literature courses 1		9
Select any five English graduate courses.		15
EH 699	Thesis Research	6
Total Hours		31

Plan II - 31 hours with 30-Books Exam

Requirements		Hours
EH 605	Introduction to Graduate Studies in English	1
Select three Literature courses. 1		9
Select any six English graduate courses.		18
EH 697	30-Books Semester	3
Total Hours		31