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The Master of Arts (MA) program in English literature from Wichita State equips students with the knowledge and skills for success in a diverse range of careers and is excellent preparation for further graduate study. You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of English and American Literature, skills in literary criticism and research, and have access to graduate teaching assistantships.

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At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

Be admitted into the WSU Grad School
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in previous English courses
Submit a 500-word statement of purpose
Non-native English speakers must score at least 600 paper-based, or 100 internet-based on the TOEFL, or have an overall band score of 7.5 on the IELTS, or a score of 73 on the PTE-Academic

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Admission requirements

Curriculum

The MA degree requires 30 credit hours of coursework, including the successful completion of either the master's thesis (up to 6 credit hours) or master's portfolio (3 credit hours). The master's thesis is intended for students interested in an intensive, independent research experience, while the master's portfolio is intended for students interested in developing documents more reflective of the diverse work they have completed while enrolled in the degree program.

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Careers

A degree in English from Wichita State will equip you with skills that lead to diverse career options in the public and private sectors—from advertising agencies and the film industry to non-profits and academia. Program graduates hold positions as high school teachers, community college instructors, curriculum coordinators, academic advisors, success coaches, test development supervisors, media designers, editors, publishers, grant writers, digital archivists, brand strategists, social media managers, web developers, technical writers and human resource specialists.

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