Master of Arts in English Literature

Wichita State University

The Master of Arts (MA) program in English literature from Wichita State equips students with the knowledge and skills for success in a diverse range of careers and is excellent preparation for further graduate study. You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of English and American Literature, skills in literary criticism and research, and have access to graduate teaching assistantships. At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation. The MA degree requires 30 credit hours of coursework, including the successful completion of either the master's thesis (up to 6 credit hours) or master's portfolio (3 credit hours). The master's thesis is intended for students interested in an intensive, independent research experience, while the master's portfolio is intended for students interested in developing documents more reflective of the diverse work they have completed while enrolled in the degree program.