Master of Arts Degree in English
 The English, Speech, and
Foreign Languages Department at Texas Woman's University offers a
Masters of Arts Degree in English. Pursuit of an MA in English
prepares students for careers as teachers, writers, editors, and
other careers; it prepares students for further graduate studies in
English and other fields; finally, it offers an opportunity for
continuing education for teachers and others who want to pursue
further studies. Below are the guidelines and requirements for
completion of an MA in English.
Guidelines and Requirements
¨ There
is no absolute time limit for completing the MA in English and no
residency requirement; however, with few exceptions, no credit hours
older than six years may apply toward the MA in English; students
are encouraged to complete the requirements with due diligence.
¨
A
master's student must maintain a 3.0 GPA
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Up to
6 semester transfer hours (with a 'B' or better) may be applied to
the MA in English
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There
are three options at this time for completion of an MA in English at
TWU:
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Option I: Thesis
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24
hours of coursework (minor option: 6 hours may contribute to a
chosen minor)
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6
hours for thesis
§
2-hour oral exam
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Option II: Professional Paper
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33
hours of coursework (minor option: 6-9 hours may contribute to a
chosen minor)
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3
hours for professional paper
§
3
hour written comprehensive examination
o
Option III: Course Work
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36
hours of coursework (minor option: 6-9 hours may contribute to a
chosen minor)
§
3
hour written comprehensive examination
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Additional Requirements
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ENG
5083, Bibliography and Research Methods
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Research Tools
Last updated 19 September 2007
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