Overview

The English program at Valdosta State University builds upon the basic knowledge, skills and values provided by the core curriculum while preparing students for a wide range of careers and for graduate study in numerous fields.

The Valdosta State English department supports forums for creative, scholarly and pedagogical interests. Students have the opportunity to gain invaluable writing experience by contributing to The Odradek, the university’s student literary journal; The Spectator, the campus newspaper; and Notes on Teaching English, an online teaching journal. In addition, the university hosts the Georgia Poetry Circuit and Blackwater Writing Project.

Students in the Master of Arts program gain general knowledge of major literary periods and movements and master literary concepts and terminology, while gaining specific knowledge of key works and figures. Graduates are able to produce cogent written works and discuss their works in an articulate manner. The graduate curriculum at Valdosta State prepares students for doctoral studies, college and secondary school teaching, business and other professional endeavors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Writing

Creative Writing

British Literature

American Literature

Linguistics
Phonetics and Phonology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valdosta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

International applicants must submit a Certificate of Finances
TOEFL Score
Official Transcripts
Medical Form
Recommendations

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9072 USD / year

≈ 9072 USD / year
Out-of-State

8820 USD / year

≈ 8820 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2340 USD / year

≈ 2340 USD / year

Living costs

Valdosta

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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