Academic Catalog
College of Arts and Letters2012-2013
Department of English
English - Literature, Master of Arts
This plan fosters your understanding of concepts, periods, authors, and issues fundamental to the advanced study of literature in English.
Careers
What Can I Do with a Master of Arts in English - Literature?
If literature is your passion, the MA in English - Literature might be for you. The degree is designed to broaden and refine your knowledge of literary traditions in English. Our program's flexibility allows you to follow your own interests while experiencing the best of curricular innovation and established traditions. We offer courses and a curriculum that maximize your opportunities for the future, whether that is teaching at the community college level, working within publishing, or studying further at the PhD level.
Career opportunities that might be pursued:
- Editing and publishing
- Public relations
- Teaching
University Requirements
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To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. (Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.)
You must additionally complete:- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
- All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
- All work toward the master’s degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 36 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Thesis | Thesis may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option. |
| Research | Individualized research may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option. |
| Program of Study | View Program of Study |
Details
Additional Admission Requirements
- Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Master's Requirements
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Take the following 36 units:
Select one course from the following methods and theory courses (3 units):Select four courses from the following traditions courses (12 units):- ENG 513, ENG 515, ENG 523, ENG 524, ENG 553, ENG 640, ENG 641, ENG 642, ENG 643, ENG 645, ENG 646, ENG 662
- Electives (12 units)
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Please note that no more than 6 units of ENG 699 may be applied to your degree. If you are interested in writing a thesis, you should consult with your advisor early in your plan. Be aware that you may end up taking more than the 6 units of thesis credit you can count toward your degree because you must enroll for it each term while you are working on your thesis.
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.