Northeastern State University
MASTER OF ARTS
ENGLISH
(33 Semester Hours)
Purpose
The Master of Arts in English Program is designed to provide a quality graduate degree program that prepares the student for entry to the professional world or further graduate study at a comprehensive University. To provide a generalist graduate degree program that emphasizes the study of rhetoric, theory and practice in composition, research, critical skills and the literature of diverse cultures and historical periods. To produce educated graduates with strong liberal arts experiences who can become valuable citizens in their communities of choice and to serve as a resource center for the study of composition and diverse literatures in eastern Oklahoma.
Admission
Admission to the English Program requires:
1. An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
2. An approved Application for Graduate Admission;
3. An official transcript of all previous course work. The transcripts must be sent directly from the schools to the Graduate College Office.
4. Test scores no more than five years old on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) with a scaled score of at least 383 or above.
5. A grade point average of 2.5 in an undergraduate coursework or a scaled score in the upper three-fourths on the Miller Analogies Test.
6. A minimum of thirty undergraduate semester hours in English.
No 1000 level (freshman level) or remedial course work may apply toward fulfillment of entry requirements for the Master of Arts in English degree.
Advisement
An advisor is assigned to the student by the Graduate College when the student is admitted for graduate studies. The student should schedule an appointment with the advisor to arrange an interview prior to first enrollment. The advisor develops a plan of study in conference with the student and is available to assist in selection of classes each semester.
Plan of Study/Statement of Understanding
The plan of study (degree plan) is prepared by the advisor in conference with the student. The curriculum in the plan of study is tailored to meet each candidate's specific needs. The Statement of Understanding is reviewed with and explained to the student when the degree plan is made and must be signed by the student and the advisor. It is sent with the signed copies of the degree plan to the Graduate College. After approval by the Dean of the Graduate College, copies are sent to the advisor and to the student. Any changes in the student's plan of study require prior written approval of the advisor and Dean.
Admission to Candidacy
Students are eligible for admission to candidacy if they have:
1. Been admitted to the M.A. in English program;
2. Scores for the MAT on file at the Graduate College before beginning the program.
3. Established writing proficiency in one of two ways:
a. By submitting a transcript showing a "B" or better grade in English 4123
or 4363 or their equivalents, or
b. By earning a "B" or better grade in English 4123 or English 4363 during
the first enrollment in the graduate program (4000 level courses do not apply toward fulfillment of the M.A. in English degree);
4. Filed a plan of study approved by the advisor and the Dean
of the Graduate
College;
5. Filed a Statement of Understanding signed by the student and the advisor
with
the Dean of the Graduate College.
6. Completed a minimum of twelve hours of the courses prescribed by the
plan of
study;
7. Maintained a "B" average in all graduate course work attempted.
Requirements for Graduation
In order to receive the Master of Arts in English degree, the student
must satisfy the following requirements;
1. Complete thirty-three (33) semester hours of credit as approved by
the advisor
and the Dean of the Graduate College;
2. Achieve a "B" average grade in all 5000 level graduate course
work attempted
with no grade below a "C" applicable to the degree;
3. Achieve a "B" average in all Northeastern State University
graduate course work;
4. Complete a Master's thesis; and
5. Meet all the requirements set forth in the Academic Information sections
of the
Graduate College Catalog.
Master's Thesis
During the last semester prior to graduation, students must complete
an acceptable Master's thesis. Students should determine the topic in
association with a faculty advisor and a second reader who will accept
or deny the completed thesis. The thesis will also be approved by the
Dean of the Graduate College. Preferably, students should take English
5033 the semester before enrolling in thesis. If a student does not complete
the thesis in one semester, the student will receive a grade of "X" which
indicates continuing research and should re-enroll in English 5993. Should
a thesis fail to be accepted, the student may revise the thesis but must
be enrolled in English 5993 during the revision period. Students may
refer to the "Thesis Guidelines" on the Graduate College web
page for information about thesis requirements.
Required Core Courses: 15 hours
ENGL 5033 Graduate Research and Writing 3 hours
ENGL 5203 Rhetorical Theory I or ENGL 5383 Rhetorical Theory II 3 hours
ENGL 5313 Composition Pedagogy I 3 hours
ENGL 5823 Literary Theory 3 hours
ENGL 5993 Thesis 3 hours
Rhetoric/Composition Concentration to be taken from the following: 12
hours
ENGL 5173 Discourse Theory 3 hours
ENGL 5453 Theory & Practice in Developmental English 3 hours
ENGL 5343 Theory & Practice in Professional Writing 3 hours
ENGL 5203 Rhetorical Theory I 3 hours
ENGL 5223 Writing Program Administration 3 hours
ENGL 5383 Rhetorical Theory II 3 hours
ENGL 5233 Theoretical Linguistics 3 hours
ENGL5593Seminarin2ndLanguageAcquisition3hours
Electives: 6 hours
ENGL 5413 Dramatic Literature 3 hours
ENGL 5473 Classical Literature 3 hours
ENGL 5403 Special Topics in British Literature 3 hours
ENGL 5423 Women Writers 3 hours
ENGL 5473 Classical Literature/Mythology 3 hours
ENGL 5583 Studies in Shakespeare 3 hours
ENGL 5613 Major American Writers 3 hours
ENGL 5543 Feminist Philosophy and Criticism 3 hours
ENGL 5630 English Studies I 1-3 hours
ENGL 5640 English Studies II 1-3 hours
ENGL 5650 English Studies III 1-3 hours
ENGL 5723 Major World Writers 3 hours
Literature Concentration to be taken from the following: 12 hours
ENGL 5413 Dramatic Literature 3 hours
ENGL 5473 Classical Literature 3 hours
ENGL 5403 Special Topics in British Writers 3 hours
ENGL 5423 Women Writers 3 hours
ENGL 5473 Classical Literature/Mythology 3 hours
ENGL 5583 Studies in Shakespeare 3 hours
ENGL 5613 Major American Writers 3 hours
ENGL 5630 English Studies I 1-3 hours
ENGL 5640 English Studies II 1-3 hours
ENGL 5650 English Studies III 1-3 hours
ENGL 5723 Major World Writers 3 hours
Electives: 6 hours
ENGL 5173 Discourse Theory 3 hours
ENGL 5453 Theory & Practice in Developmental English 3 hours
ENGL 5343 Theory & Practice in Professional Writing 3 hours
ENGL 5203 Rhetorical Theory I 3 hours
ENGL 5223 Writing Program Administration 3 hours
ENGL 5383 Rhetorical Theory II 3 hours
ENGL 5233 Theoretical Linguistics 3 hours
ENGL 5543 Feminist Philosophy and Criticism 3 hours
ENGL 5593 Seminar in 2nd Language Acquisition 3 hours
Minimumtotal33hours
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