2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English, MA


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The primary focus of the Master of Arts in English is the study of literature and language. Students pursue one of four concentrations in Digital Literary Studies, English Pedagogy, Literature, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Coursework taken outside a student’s concentration will generally not count toward the Master of Arts in English. Competency requirements, if a condition of a student’s admission, may be met with equivalent coursework; they do not count toward the Master of Arts in English.

Additional Admissions Requirements


Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the admissions section of the University Catalog.  In addition, each candidate must meet the following requirements for this program:

  • Prerequisites
    • A minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter) units of study in English beyond the level of freshman composition with a grade of “C” or better

Program Requirements (30 units)


Competency


These competency courses are primarily for students who may not have completed 18 semester (27 quarter) units of study in English beyond the level of freshman composition with the grade of “C” or better as required for program admission. Consult with the Program Director before enrolling, as these courses generally do not count towards the M.A. in English.

American Literature Requirement


Complete one (1) of the following courses:

British Literature Requirement


Complete one (1) of the following courses:

Research Requirement


Comprehensive Exam, Project, or Thesis Requirement


Complete one (1) of the following courses:

Notes


* Required for Digital Literary Studies, English Pedagogy, and Literature concentrations

** Required for TESOL concentration

Concentration Requirements (12 units)


Students must complete at least twelve (12) additional units in one of the following concentrations: Digital Literary Studies; English Pedagogy; Literature; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Courses not previously applied to the degree may fulfill concentration requirements.

Digital Literary Studies


Literature


Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)


Students earning a concentration in TESOL will be eligible for the TESOL certificate, which will allow candidates to teach English in organizations that require TESOL certification.

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