Master of Arts in English
A graduate program is more than a degree, and the degree is more than a series of credits. At Virginia Tech, we offer you the opportunity for participation in the intellectual life of the department and university communities. You will work closely with faculty members in your thesis or independent study as well as in courses. When you graduate, you will be prepared for further study at the doctoral level. You will know more about the content, value, and methods of English Studies, which could be helpful in high school or college teaching as well as in life. Depending on choices you make, you may be prepared for writing and editing positions or for management positions that require good communication skills.
MA Policies & Procedures
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- Degree Requirements
- Graduate Certificates
- Plan of Study
- Academic Credit Hour Loads
- Grade Requirements
- Advising
- Annual Reviews
- Capstone Options: Independent Study or Thesis
- Financial Assistance
- Departmental Awards for Graduate Students
Theses & Independent Studies
MA Student Profiles
Where Our Students Go From Here
MA Courses & Curriculum
Course Descriptions: Graduate Catalog
These are general descriptions of classes which may not be taught every semester.
- 5000-level English Courses
- 4000-level English Courses approved for
graduate credit
For specific descriptions of the classes to be taught in the upcoming semester, see below.
Course Rotation Schedule
This tentative schedule is provided to help with degree planning. This schedule is subject to change.
Course Descriptions: Current and Upcoming Semesters
Read detailed descriptions of the courses which will be offered in the upcoming semester. These descriptions usually provide more detail than is available in the course catalog above.
Timetable of Classes
Location, times and faculty for upcoming courses