English MA

Students in the MA in English program gain the research and writing skills needed to succeed in teaching at the elementary, secondary, or community college level; a PhD program in English or related field; or a career in business, non-profit administration, or government.

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Meet the English MA faculty

Did you know there is an Accelerated English BA/MA program?

Find out more about our program and fast-track your Graduate degree

One of the best things about being an MA student in FGCU’s English program is the dedicated support from the faculty. They really helped me to see myself as a professional and as a scholar.

~Savannah Jensen, University of Georgia English Doctoral Program

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The coursework in the English Graduate Program at FGCU is rigorous and helps support people who are looking at futures in research, PhD programs, and education, but I found the professional and personal connections with other students to be the most valuable part of the program.

~ Shelby Whidden, English teacher, Labelle High School

Program FAQs

Application process
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How do I apply for the English MA program?
- You must go to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions to submit an application.
Do I have to take the GRE? What are the minimum scores required?
- Please see the Admissions information below for specifics.
If I am an international student, what test must I take? What is the minimum score required?
- If you are an international student from a country where English is not the primary language, you must take the TOEFL. The minimum score required is 550 (paper-based), 79 (internet-based), or 213 (computer-based).
I understand a writing sample is needed for admission. How long should it be?
- 8-10 double-spaced pages of literary analysis, preferably including research.
Courses
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What courses are required to complete the English MA?
- Please see the program requirements.
How should I plan my classes if I am part-time versus full-time?
- If you are a part-time student, you should take 3-6 credit hours per semester.
  If you are a full-time student, you should take 9 credit hours per semester. However, no MA student should take more than 9 hours of coursework in a semester.
  Please see the plan to graduation.
Is there information available about upcoming MA classes?
- Information about upcoming classes is available here.
- Catalogue descriptions of the courses in the program are available here.
Where can I find sample course plans for full-time and part-time MA study?
- Learn more
How many credits may I transfer in from another university?
- A maximum of 9 credits of course work may be transferred from other institutions, subject to approval of the English MA Program Coordinator.
Do any non-English courses count for the English MA?
- Up to six elective credits of non-English courses from other departments within the University may count, with the approval of the English MA Program Coordinator.

Department Contact

Von Cannon, Michael

Program Coordinator English MA/Assistant Professor, Modern American Literature

REED 0227

239-745-4502

mvoncannon@fgcu.edu

Accreditation
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Admissions and Curriculum Information
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Course Descriptions
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Official Course Descriptions

Search for official course descriptions by using the Course Description Search utility.

Go to the Course Descriptions Search Web page, then follow these steps:
1. Select an Academic Year from the TERM dropdown (required)
2. Select a course prefix from one of the SUBJECT dropdowns (required)
3. Enter search words in the TEXT field (optional, but will narrow the search results)
4. Press Search
Course Schedule
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Getting started with the Course Schedule Search

Search for program courses by using the Course Schedule Search utility.

Go to the Course Schedule Search Web page, then follow these steps:
1. Select an Academic Year from the TERM dropdown (required)
2. Select one or more of the search options to narrow your results (for example, CAMPUS, COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT, LEVEL, PREFIX*, COURSE ATTRIBUTE**). For virtual or web courses, select VIRTUAL in the CAMPUS field.
3. Press Search.
*A course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of an academic discipline (for example, ACG for Accounting , BSC for Biological Science, ENC for English Composition). See the Degree Requirements page for a list of courses (with prefix and number) that can be used to fulfill degree requirements.

**A course attribute identifies specific characteristics of courses that can be used in a Degree Evaluation to satisfy a degree requirement. (Course attribute examples are Humanities courses - GEHM and Social Science courses - GESO.)

Learning Outcomes

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English M.A.
Acadmic Learning Compact

Consistent with its mission and guiding principles, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement, as supported by a sound teaching-learning process. Within this process, students and instructors share responsibility for learning that is a movement from the simple to the complex, the concrete to the abstract, and the dependent to the independent. The Academic Learning Compact (ALC) initiative supports the teaching-learning process by clearly identifying expected core student learning outcomes; aligning curricula with expectations; and using assessment to guide continuous improvement.

MAEng-DIS1
Graduates will be able to evaluate and analyze literary and cultural texts in their appropriate contexts.

MAEng-DIS2
Graduates will be able to conduct scholarly research on topics in literary and cultural studies.

MAEng-DIS3
Graduates will be able to use accepted and appropriate formatting.

MAEng-COM1
Graduates will be able to organize ideas and information logically.

MAEng-COM2
Graduates will be able to articulate ideas and information clearly and coherently using the conventions of standard English grammar.

MAEng-CRT1
Graduates will be able to formulate an argument of appropriate scope and depth and articulate it clearly.

MAEng-CRT2
Graduates will be able to support the development of ideas through analysis of relevant details from primary and secondary sources.

MAEng-CRT3
Graduates will be able to participate in a relevant scholarly conversation.

Learning Outcomes will be assessed in the following courses:

MAEng-DIS1
ENG 6058 - Intro to Grad Study in English

ENG 6950 - English Masters Capstone

MAEng-DIS2
ENG 6058 - Intro to Grad Study in English

ENG 6950 - English Masters Capstone

MAEng-DIS3
ENG 6058 - Intro to Grad Study in English

ENG 6950 - English Masters Capstone

MAEng-COM1
ENG 6058 - Intro to Grad Study in English

ENG 6950 - English Masters Capstone

SLO-306 - MAEng-COM2
ENG 6058 - Intro to Grad Study in English

ENG 6950 - English Masters Capstone

MAEng-CRT1
ENG 6058 - Intro to Grad Study in English

ENG 6950 - English Masters Capstone

MAEng-CRT2
ENG 6058 - Intro to Grad Study in English

ENG 6950 - English Masters Capstone

MAEng-CRT3
ENG 6058 - Intro to Grad Study in English

ENG 6950 - English Masters Capstone

Tuition, Fees, and Financial Assistance
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Tuition and Fees

Information on Tuition, Fees and estimated total Cost of Attendance is available on the Office of the Bursar web site.

Graduate Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships

For more information, visit our detailed information page.

Financial Aid

Visit FGCU's Financial Aid Web site for information about grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment.
Academic Progress & Probation
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All students in the English MA program must maintain a 3.0 GPA to be considered in good standing. A student will be placed on academic probation when his/her cumulative GPA drops below 3.0. The student will then have three subsequent courses, or nine hours, to raise the GPA to 3.0.
A student on academic probation
- may not begin any program-specific thesis work
- may neither receive a Graduate Assistantship nor graduate until good standing is restored
If the student does not bring the GPA up to 3.0 during the probation period, then the student is dismissed from the program.
A student who is dismissed may apply for readmission. If readmitted, the program will determine which previously earned credits are applicable toward graduation. The overall time limit for the degree, for both full- and part-time students, is seven years from matriculation into the program.