Overview
The Master of Arts in English degree from Jacksonville State University is a thirty-hour master’s program that may be completed in either of the following delivery formats:
- Blended: Students may choose to take some classes that meet face to face, some that are offered in a blended (hybrid) format, and/or some that are offered 100% online (synchronous and asynchronous).
- 100% Online: Students may choose to take all classes that are 100% online (synchronous and asynchronous).
Learning outcomes
Completing the master’s degree in English prepares you for a career as a non-tenure track Instructor of English at any two- or four-year college or university, but, because it builds on the skills acquired at the undergraduate English major level, there are many Careers in English you may explore.
This Master of Arts in English is nationally ranked on GetEducated.com.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Non-Thesis Option: Total of 30 graduate semester hours in approved English courses, including EH 501 Graduate Study in English (3), which English MA students must successfully complete within their first 15 hours of graduate English study, and three semester hours in Shakespeare at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Thesis Option: Total of 30 graduate semester hours. Minimum of 24 hours in approved English courses, including EH 501 Graduate Study in English (3), which English MA students must successfully complete within their first 15 hours of graduate English study, and three semester hours in Shakespeare at either the undergraduate or graduate level, and six hours of thesis.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission.
- Non-refundable $35.00 application processing fee.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities with degrees posted. (Students who have previously attended JSU do not need to request a transcript from the university.)
- Three Graduate Reference Forms completed by individuals who can provide qualitative assessment of the applicant’s potential for success in graduate coursework. Reference forms will be submitted electronically. Instructions for submission will be sent through email to the applicant upon submission of the online graduate application.
- International student applicants must see the International Student Applicants section of this catalog for other application and enrollment requirements.
- A writing sample may be requested.
Tuition Fee
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International
24000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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24000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
12000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 400 USD per credit during 12 months.
Graduate Online Hours $400.00 per credit hour
Living costs for Jacksonville
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.