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Credits Required
33
Format
Face To Face
Location

Graduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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Coursework

The required coursework covers a variety of topics in British, American, and world literature. Visit the online catalog for details: gvsu.edu/catalog/.

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Career Options

Many students in the program are already employed in various fields such as education or business, for example. Whether one desires to pursue an M.A. in English for personal edification, to pursue a Ph.D., and/or to pursue faculty positions at post-secondary institutions, this program is for students who seek to improve their knowledge and understanding of the subject. The M.A. can also supplement careers in:

  • Marketing or advertising
  • Journalism
  • Library science
  • Law or legal studies
  • Publishing
  • Writing
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Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Deadline for fall semester start is July 15, winter is November 15, and spring/summer is March 15. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.

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Skills Employers Want

The M.A. in English at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job openings.

Advanced Skills

  • Editing
  • Writing (Expository, Persuasive, Analytical)
  • Research
  • Project Management
  • Analysis
  • Grant Writing
  • Presentation

EMSI: Source, 2020

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