Master of Arts in English Mission Statement

The Master of Arts in English program affords students the opportunity to develop their analytical, writing, and editing skills. Its goals are to:

• deepen students' knowledge of English and American literature
• broaden their perspective through multicultural courses
• enhance their understanding of the essential role language has in thought, values, and self-development

The program aims to strengthen and expand participants' personal and professional qualifications, whether this means improving the effectiveness of elementary and secondary teaching, creating an effective bridge between the bachelor's degree and entry into Ph.D. programs, or simply participating in a life-enhancing scholarly community.