Our Accelerated Master's Program in English allows you to complete your B.A. in English and earn an M.A in English in as little as 5 years! This program is designed for eager and focused English majors with desire to continue on their studies as a graduate student in the M.A. English program.
Core Coursework Requirements
To receive your M.A. in English degree, you will:
Enroll in and complete 30 units of graduate courses, 12 of which must be taken during your senior year of undergraduate study (can be counted toward both B.A. and M.A. degrees); 18 units to be completed during your second year in the program
Pass either the M.A. examination or the MA portfolio
To be confirmed for Graduate Status at the beginning of your second year in the program, you must:
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in 12 credits of graduate courses you took during your first year
File an approved Plan of Study after consulting with the Program Director