Non-Thesis Timeline

Typical Two-Year MA Program, non-thesis option:

Year 1

• Fall
  • Three graduate-level courses (9 hours), including ENGL 6000
  • Develop Program of Study with Graduate Advisor
• Spring
  • Three graduate-level courses (9 hours), including ENGL 6010 (required for Graduate Teaching Assistants; recommended for others)
  • Form Advisory Committee: chairperson and two additional faculty
  • File Program of Study
• Summer
  • Develop project paper prospectus in consultation with Advisory Committee
  • Apply for graduation (late August deadline)

Year 2

• Fall
  • Two graduate-level courses, plus ENGL 6890 (Directed research for Project Paper)
  • Apply to PhD programs, if desired
• Spring
  • Two graduate-level courses, plus ENGL 6890 (if not taken Fall of Year 2)
  • Take comprehensive exam (by mid-April)
  • Finish and defend Project Paper (by mid-April)