Master of Arts in English

St. John's University

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in English at St. John’s offers broad and intensive engagement with literary, cultural, and writing studies. Distinguished faculty teach courses in traditional and emerging fields of literature, cultural studies, critical theory, writing, and composition studies. The 33-credit program features the option to write a three-credit master’s thesis in place of one course. In the final semester of course work, you submit a master’s portfolio, including one extensively revised paper and a 10-page critical overview of your growth as a reader, scholar, and writer. The program is designed for both full-time graduate students and professional educators, administrators, and writers who want to pursue a master’s degree part-time. As a full-time student, you can complete the degree in three or four semesters. If you are a part-time student, you may proceed more gradually toward completing the requirements. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional for this program.