Overview

Georgia College graduates of the English program will have a critical appreciation of literature, a thorough knowledge of scholarly tools and the preparation necessary to become competent writers and teachers of writing. The degree requires a total of 36 semester hours of graduate-level courses in English.

Students in the program receive substantial individual attention from faculty. There are opportunities for students to do research and publish on their own or with faculty, as well as opportunities for meeting important scholars and writers at both on-campus and off-campus conferences and events. In addition, graduate assistants gain valuable professional experience as editors, scholars or instructors.

Welcome to the Master of Arts in Teaching

Our Master of Arts in English program is located in historic Milledgeville, Ga. The university is located approximately 100 miles from Atlanta and Augusta and 75 miles from Athens. Milledgeville is in the heart of the Middle Georgia area, which is close to several recreational sites.

Options

M.A. Thesis Option

Students who choose the thesis option should seek out a member of the English Graduate Faculty as a thesis advisor after they have completed 18 semester hours.

M.A. Non-Thesis Option

Students who choose the non-thesis option submit a writing portfolio after they have passed the comprehensive exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Criticism
History of the English Language
Structure of Present-Day English
Medieval English Literature
Chaucer
English Renaissance Literature
Shakespeare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate major in English
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) on all undergraduate work
One official copy of all transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions
The application must also be supported by two letters of recommendation from referees who know the student's work well and who are qualified to comment on its quality
A 10-15 page critical essay in English must also be submitted with your application

Tuition Fee

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International

20160 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10080 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

19782 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9891 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

5418 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2709 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Milledgeville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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