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Thesis Timeline

Typical Two-Year M.A. Program, 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 thesis prospectus in consultation with Advisory Committee
  • Apply for graduation (usually a late August or early September deadline)

Year 2

• Fall
  • One graduate-level course, plus ENGL 6990 or ENGL 6005 (thesis credit)
  • Develop thesis outline and make substantial progress on first draft
  • Apply to PhD programs, if desired
• Spring
  • One graduate-level course, plus ENGL 6990
  • Finish and defend thesis (by mid April)