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MA English Literature

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Northeastern Illinois University

Program Overview

This graduate program in English is designed to provide advanced study in Composition Studies. It provides for personal and professional advancement, particularly in teaching, research, writing, journalism, publishing and editorial work. The program also prepares students for studies at the Ph.D. level. Courses in this program will help students achieve substantial preparation in a variety of areas, including writing theories, writing pedagogies, alternative literacies and the relationship between composition and literature. It will be up to each student to determine his or her personal and professional needs and, with the graduate advisor, to create a program that will address both program requirements and individual needs.

Program Key Stats

$15822 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

4-Year Bachelor's Degree , Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended , An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale, Statement of goals and objectives, Two letters of recommendation with signed supplemental Letter of Recommendation Forms, Any additional program-specific required documents, TOEFL ibT of 79, IELTS Composite score of 6.5

Career Options

  • Teacher/instructor
  • Creative writer
  • Editor
  • Critic
  • Speechwriter
  • Communications specialist

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