Virtual Open House - Tuesday, May 5, 2026: 5-6:30 p.m.
Join us at one of our upcoming virtual Graduate School Open House events on Zoom! You'll have the opportunity to learn more
about 蘑菇短视频, understand the Graduate School application process,
and meet key program representatives.
WCU鈥檚 M.A. in English offers advanced, graduate-level study in literature, writing,
critical theory, and English studies.
Students develop sophisticated skills in research, analytical reading, scholarly and
professional writing, and textual interpretation while exploring areas such as British
and American literature, global and multicultural texts, rhetoric, composition, and
language studies.
What You'll Learn
The Master of Arts in English is a unique chance to receive highly individualized
attention from a faculty comprised of award-winning writers and a New York Times best-selling
author. The program鈥檚 course work offers students a deeper understanding of creative
writing, research techniques, business writing, teaching theories and other skills.
The 33-semester hour program also includes a carefully curated reading list, comprehensive
writing exams and there is an option to complete a thesis.
Where You'll Go
A graduate degree in English can open doors in a number of disciplines. Many go on
to teach in secondary and postsecondary environments while other find work writing,
editing or researching. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average salary for
community college literature and English instructors is $69,110 and the average salary
for writers is $67,870.
A graduate degree in English helps prepare you for a variety of careers including
teaching, writing and research-intensive professions. It can also be the next step
in working toward acceptance in a doctoral program. Graduate-level writers, editors
and researchers can use their skills to work in a variety of settings in education,
the private sector, non-profit organizations, government institutions and other fields.
蘑菇短视频 offers three M.A. in English concentrations: Literature,
Professional Writing, and Rhetoric and Composition. Learn more by visiting the College of Arts and Sciences and explore all available programs.
Degree Options
School
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of English
Location
Cullowhee Campus
Length
Full-Time or Part-Time Options
Time to Complete:
2 years (full-time)
Credits:
33 credit hours
App Deadline:
December 1st, August 1st
More About Our Master of Arts in English Program
The program provides both thesis and non-thesis pathways, giving students the flexibility
to shape their degree around their academic interests and career goals. Whether aiming
for doctoral study, teaching, writing, editing, or other communication-focused professions,
students benefit from seminar-style courses, individualized faculty mentorship, and
opportunities for in-depth research or applied work. Graduates leave with the intellectual
tools, writing expertise, and disciplinary knowledge needed for careers in education,
publishing, communication, public humanities, or further scholarly study.
The M.A. in English at 蘑菇短视频provides students with a rigorous graduate-level foundation
in reading, writing, and interpretation, helping them build mastery in research, argumentation,
and literary or cultural analysis.
Students can choose between a thesis track 鈥� developing a substantial research project
under faculty guidance 鈥� or a coursework track with broader elective flexibility.
Thanks to the program鈥檚 emphasis on strong writing, analytical skills, and literary
understanding, graduates become attractive candidates for roles requiring advanced
communication, critical thinking, and textual analysis.
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