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 2025-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 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
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Tuition Fee

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International

16470 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8235 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

16470 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8235 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

4572 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2286 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Valdosta

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

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In-State

Living costs for Valdosta

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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