English - Angelo State University

English from Angelo State University is a Campus Master English degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Master of Arts program is designed to enhance skills in literature , language , research and critical thinking. It is offered for students who desire to teach, for those who want to pursue an advanced degree , and for those who wish a degree in liberal arts with English specialization. Two options are available: a program with a thesis and one without a thesis. Those students who want to enter a doctoral program after completing the MA are advised to choose the thesis option. Students may choose a creative writing project to fulfill the thesis requirement. Applicants for the degree with the thesis option must complete 30 semester credit hours of work beyond the bachelor's degree. Twenty-four semester credit hours in English are required, including English 6391 (Bibliography and Research Methods) and six hours of thesis (6399 or 6699). Creative Thesis Option: The 24 SCH in English courses must include 3-6 SCH of creative writing courses and six SCH of creative writing thesis. No more than six semester credit hours of approved undergraduate courses may be included in the program, and up to six semester credit hours may be in approved supporting electives. Applicants for the degree with the non-thesis option must complete 36 semester credit hours of work beyond the bachelor's degree, including at least 30 in English . Up to six semester credit hours may be in approved supporting electives, and up to six may be in approved 4000-level courses. English 6391 is required. View more details on Angelo State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related English courses.