364 Master's in Literature in North America

This Reading Option program from Montana State University Billings provides learning and research opportunities for teachers, reading supervisors, and principals. The courses in this program are online allowing for flexible completion of the programs while continuing to work. 

The Romance Languages programme at Appalachian State University offers a comprehensive full-time degree focused on Linguistics and Literature. Students engage in deep cultural and linguistic study over a four-year duration. This undergraduate course provides a robust academic foundation within a prestigious public institution.

The Master of Science degree in Reading and Language Arts at Central Connecticut State University is designed to prepare literacy professionals who are knowledgeable and competent in providing quality support, to enhance students’ literacy learning, and who meet the standards for reading professionals as defined by the International Reading Association and by state mandates.

The English M.A. at San Diego State University is a two-year, public programme designed for advanced literary and cultural study. Students engage in dynamic seminars and professional development. This full-time course offers a rigorous academic environment for those pursuing expertise in Language Studies and Literature.

The French programme at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive B.A. degree focusing on language and literature. This full-time, on-campus course develops real-world proficiency and analytical reasoning. Students explore diverse Francophone cultures while preparing for global careers in diplomacy or commerce.

The Spanish program at Wichita State University combines advanced studies in literature, cultural studies, linguistics and translation. Students in this program enjoy access to study-abroad opportunities and graduate teaching assistantships.

The Creative Writing and Literature programme at Harvard University is a Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) degree delivered in a public study mode. This flexible course combines online learning with a brief on-campus residency, typically completed over two to five years, to refine your narrative voice and literary expertise.

In this Rhetoric and Writing Studies program at University of Texas El Paso, students examine the theoretical and practical elements of rhetoric. 

The M.A. program in Comparative Literature at Pennsylvania State University offers a global breadth of study of literature and other cultural productions. Drawing upon multiple languages and cultural contexts, students consider new configurations such as the Global South or Inter-American studies as well as traditional regions of comparison.

The M.A. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies at San Diego State University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered via a public study mode. It focuses on advanced literacy and the power of communication in a knowledge-driven society. Students develop critical thinking skills through rigorous academic research.

The Romance Language and Literature M.A. at the University of Missouri - Kansas City offers advanced training in French or Spanish. This 30-credit master programme, delivered in a public study mode, focuses on linguistic mastery and cultural analysis to prepare students for doctoral research or secondary education careers.

The Literary Translation program of University of Rochester combines academic rigor, strong practical training, and intensive professional development through internships with Open Letter and other literary presses.

The Reading and Language Arts programme at Oakland University is a professional Master of Arts in Teaching designed for certified educators. This postgraduate degree focuses on literacy instruction and reading proficiency. Available for part-time or full-time study, the curriculum prepares specialists to enhance student achievement.

In the Reading program from Northwest Missouri State University, you will learn how to best apply instructional approaches, learning materials and a comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student achievement in reading and writing.

Children's Literature and Library Services to Children at Simmons University is the first and only dual degree program in the country that prepares students and professionals in library youth and young adult services.

The M.A. (Theological Studies) offered by Columbia International University provides you with an interdisciplinary knowledge of Biblical studies, church history, intercultural studies, and theology. It prepares you to engage in research and analysis that is informed by those disciplines and contributes to the advance of ministry in the church, missions, or marketplace.

At Drew University, Arts and Letters is a graduate liberal studies program designed with working professionals in mind. Through a diverse set of course offerings, students work on analytical and creative thinking while learning and synthesizing ideas. 

The Secondary Education - Literature program from Indiana University Southeast fits you if you are a high school teacher looking to boost your qualifications to teach dual credit courses in literature.

English from Mississippi College is one of the most underrated degrees there is. Students of English are prepared not only for careers in the field, but for any of the many careers that emphasize elocution and communication – including publishing, advertising, public relations, program development, administration and technical writing.

The Master's Degree in Scandinavian Languages and Literature from University of Washington requires a working knowledge of the methods of literary study (historical, cultural and linguistic study of texts), including some literary criticism and theory.