Overview

English, Non-Thesis from Western Washington University will attain the following skills:

Preparation in national and global literatures and cultures, creative writing, critical and cultural theory, film and media, pedagogy, composition and rhetoric, technical writing, professional writing, editing and publishing, and linguistics
Teaching experience (if awarded a teaching assistantship or internship)
Professional editing with scholarly and creative writing journals, such as the Bellingham Review
Professional communication, oral and written
Competency in the use of classroom and communications technologies
Awareness of diversity, educational equity, and social justice issues
Awareness of ethical and reflective pedagogical practices

Prerequisites

Undergraduate major in English or departmental permission. Candidates with an insufficient background in English are normally requested to acquire 30 upper-division credits in literature and criticism with a grade of B or better in each course. The department reserves the right to approve a course of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Theories and Practices

Seminar in Teaching College Composition

Electives

Literature

Criticism

Creative writing

Rhetoric

Pedagogy

English language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

More details

January 15 for priority consideration

Language

English

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Credits

55 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bellingham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A statement of purpose: this statement should explain intellectual and/or creative interests, and professional goals. If you are interested in being considered for a funded Teaching Assistantship, please include relevant experience and information that will aid the department in making funding decisions.
Candidates must provide a 750-word personal statement of background and intention and a writing sample: for admission to creative writing, 10 to 15 pages of prose or 10 to 15 pages of poetry; for admission to English, 7 to 12 pages of written work in literary study.
Appropriate admissions forms.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27690 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27690 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8523 USD / year

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Living costs

Bellingham

United States

1109 - 1684 USD / month

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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