English - MA

The English Department at Utah State University offers a master’s degree (MA or MS) that allows students to do advanced work in the fields of Literature, Culture, and Composition or in the field of Creative Writing. The aim is to professionalize students and to help them to become scholars and teachers of English. Any student with a strong undergraduate education in English or related fields and a desire to pursue that education further is welcome to pursue the master’s degree in English. The degree caters directly to future Ph.D. students in English, future two-year college instructors, and secondary educators. For up-to-date information, including advice for submitting a competitive application, refer to the English Graduate Program web page. For more comprehensive information about graduate programs in the English Department, refer to the Graduate Program Handbook. To apply, go to the graduate school admission page. 

Applicants will be admitted to either the specialization in Literature, Culture, and Composition (LCC) or the Specialization in Creative Writing (SCW). The GRE, MAT, or GMAT are not required to be considered for the English graduate program. Applicants need to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in the last 60 credits taken in order to be considered. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries should see the additional requirements described on the Graduate School Admissions Policies.

All coursework can be completed within the English Department. However, students may take one course outside the department if it is relevant to their Program of Study and they have received permission from both the DGS and their Supervisory Committee chair to take it.    

Although most of their courses will be completed within the English MA/MS curriculum, students may also take courses in the department’s other master’s programs (Folklore and Technical Communication). Coursework may include some online courses; however, the MA/MS in English is an on-campus degree and may not be completed by taking only online classes.