Graduate Program

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Admissions

Admission is based upon grades in undergraduate English courses, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and a ten- to fifteen-page sample of critical writing. Normally, an undergraduate major in English is required. Students may apply to receive the M.A. degree when they have successfully completed the requirements for the first year of study in the program. The Department also accepts applications from students who hold a master's degree. In such cases, the program outlined below may be adjusted to meet the needs of the individual student.

Submit the following materials by Tuesday, December 15, 2009:

· The Application
· GRE General Test Scores (The subject exam is not required.)
· Official Transcripts
· 3-4 Letters of Recommendation w/recommender forms
· 10-15 page Writing Sample, exclusive of bibliography
· Statement of Academic Purpose
· TOEFL scores for foreigners from a non-English speaking nation

>> Online Application for Graduate Studies

For more information on graduate programs, please e-mail Melissa Gill.

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