Master of Arts [M.A] [English] From Texas A&M University

The MA in Program offers all candidates the opportunity to grow intellectually and creatively through the advanced study of language, literature, and writing. The program offers a variety of opportunities designed to:

• further students? understanding of writing, composition theory, linguistics, literature, and literary theory; encourage awareness and application of transnational and/or border studies perspectives;
• encourage awareness and application of transnational and/or border studies perspectives;
• develop accomplished teachers of English at the secondary and community college levels;
• prepare skilled professional/technical writers and writing trainers;
• provide students with the background and skills needed to pursue terminal degrees in English or American Studies.

Our graduates continue into Ph.D. programs, become faculty at two year colleges, work in industry or in government service, and serve as highly successful teachers in the public schools. Our combination of a challenging curriculum and personalized attention ensures that our graduates are ready for a wide variety of careers.