Creative Writing Track

Core requirements (18 hours)

All students in the MA program in English must complete the following 18-hour core:

3 hours - ENG 700 Introduction to Research Methods in English
3 hours - Early English Literature (ENG 613, 615, 641, 643, 698, 744)
3 hours - Linguistics (ENG 688, 689, 690, 691, 695, 698, 792, 793)
6 hours - Seminar (ENG 710, 711, 712, 720, 721, 722, 725, 735, 744, 748, 757, 758, 780, 785, 786, 792, 793, 796)
3 hours - Theory Component (ENG 627, 628, 688, 689, 690, 691, 695, 720, 721, 722, 725, 781, 785, 786, 792, 793)
18 hours - Total

Additional requirements

There are additional degree requirements as well.

Creative Writing track

In addition to the core and degree requirements listed above, students choosing the graduate track in creative writing must complete the following courses:

6 Hours - Advanced writing (ENG 601, 604, 606, 607, 701, 707, 708)
3 Hours - ENG 651
6 Hours - ENG 799 Thesis or alternative 700-level course work and a degree paper

Creative Writing track comprehensive exam resources

Comprehensive exam protocols vary by program. The most up-to-date information can be found on the English Department Graduate Students Blackboard site. You can locate the link to this site under My Organizations when you log in to Blackboard. If you still need access to this Blackboard site, please contact the English Department Graduate Director or your advisor.