Overview
The English program of the Bemidji State University is particularly suitable for students who wish to go on to doctoral work, to pursue professional training of various kinds or to engage in other creative activities. It is open to students with an undergraduate major in English, a liberal arts background or a teacher education degree.
Curriculum
The 30-credit MA program in English can typically be completed within two to three years. At least 50% of your course credits must be at the 6000 level, not including six thesis credits. You will have the option of completing either a thesis or creative thesis.
Thesis: An extensive and detailed analysis of an approved topic in the area of English literature, American literature, literary criticism, composition, rhetoric or other appropriate subject presented in a form suitable for publication. The subject of the thesis must be approved by the advisor and the English graduate committee before the student may begin research.
Creative Thesis: The thesis may be a creative project for which a recommendation from the English graduate committee is required. The creative thesis is an option for the Master of Arts in English.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research and Bibliography
- Problems of Literary Criticism
- Language and Linguistics Topics
- Seminar in American Literature
- Shakespeare
- Seminar in British Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 835 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Graduate Application for Admission$20 non-refundable application feeOfficial transcripts of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or universityOverall undergraduate GPA: 2.75A copy of current teaching license (if applicable)Three letters of recommendation.Letter of application for graduate study addressed to “English Department Director of Graduate Studies,” which includes the following:
- The degree you wish to obtain (MA)
- If you’re applying for a graduate assistantship (GA), a statement to that effect
- A statement regarding your reasons for applying for graduate study, and for applying for a graduate assistantship if you have interest
- A summary of your experience, academic study, skills and interests you will bring to your studies
- Other information you would like the English department to consider regarding your application
Tuition Fee
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International
5938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2969 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
5938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2969 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Bemidji
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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