Why pursue a master's in English at Missouri State?
The English graduate program at Missouri State University offers you the following:
- An opportunity to refine your writing and critical reading skills and advance your knowledge in research and language analysis
- A chance to teach undergraduates, as well as prepare for a variety of professional settings
- Preparation to pursue a doctorate in English
- Specialization in a number of unique areas, including English, writing and English education
- An advanced education from accomplished faculty members who are widely published and active writers/editors
Choose your area of specialization
All Master of Arts in English students complete 18 core hours and specialize in one of the following tracks:
Creative Writing
Hone your skills in writing fiction, essays, poetry or other creative forms. Build up your portfolio, find opportunities to publish your work and make a living writing.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Put your interest in other cultures to work teaching people whose first language is not English. You can also become certified to teach school-aged English language learners via this program.
Literature
Delve more deeply into the great works of respected writers and develop your research, critical writing and analytical skills. Prepare for a doctoral program and a possible career teaching at the college level.