Overview

Students work closely with a faculty mentor and gain practical experience in teaching composition and literature. Students choose from an array of courses and select a thesis, exam, or portfolio option.

Although allowed flexibility in their course of study, students are required to complete courses in transnational literary studies, literary and critical theory, literary genre, and teaching practice.

Key Features

Students may also select from approved elective courses in literary studies, linguistics, and writing.

Students enter the Literary Studies and Teaching program at Central Washington University to further their understanding of literature, to strengthen their teaching qualifications, to broaden their writing experiences, and to prepare for doctoral work. This specialization may be completed either in-person or online.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Studies in American Literature

Studies in Creative Nonfiction

Studies in Rhetoric

Publishing Strategies and Practice for Writers

Advanced Studies in Fiction

Advanced Studies in Nonfiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 alternative credits

45-47 Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Ellensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the university guidelines concerning admission to graduate degree programs, students applying to the Literary Studies & Teaching specialization must also submit a 7-10 page writing sample of literary analysis (critical analysis of a literary work with reference to secondary works of literary criticism and/or literary theory).

Note: GRE scores are no longer required for admission and assistantship applications. A limited number of teaching assistantships are available on a competitive basis for resident on-campus students.

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

25845 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 25845 USD per year during 12 months.
National

25845 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 25845 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

11034 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 11034 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Ellensburg

895 - 1492 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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