Masters Programs
Get your M.A. in English
The M.A. in English satisfies the needs of a variety of student, whether you plan to continue in a Ph.D. program, want to teach at the high school or college levels, or wish to acquire professional training in writing or research. You may concentrate in any of the following areas:
- Literature and Cultural Studies
- Creative Writing
- TESOL
- Linguistics
- Folklore
- Professional Writing
- Rhetoric and Composition
Degree Requirements
See the University Catalog for degree requirements of all concentrations of the M.A. in English.
Assistantships Available
- Learn more about Assistantships and Fellowships in the English Department
- Apply for funding through the Graduate School's application portal
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- Read about our current and past Writers-in-Residence.
- See what careers you can land with an M.A. in English.
- View our comprehensive English Graduate Student Handbook.
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Application Information
- General application requirements for all Graduate School applicants
- English M.A. program information from the Grad School.
- Apply today!
Additional Application Materials
In addition to the general Graduate School Application Materials you must also submit the following materials to the Graduate School:
- Statement of purpose mentioning your chosen concentration (1-2 Pages)
- Curriculum vitae with relevant academic and professional experience
- Critical writing sample with academic works cited page (10-20 pages)
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Creative writing concentration only: creative writing sample (15-20 Pages) - The genre of the piece should reflect your intended focus area; specify one of fiction, poetry, drama, or creative non-fiction
- Note: applicants to the Creative Writing concentration must submit both a creative writing sample and a critical writing sample
- Graduate Assistantship Application (if applying for funding, downloadable on the Graduate School site)
- GRE scores are optional, but not required.
Applicants should not use generative AI in the development of their application materials.
Application Deadline
Priority review for admissions and assistantship decisions for the fall semester are due by January 15.
Applications for admission and assistantships for the spring semester are due by October 1.
Contact our Graduate Coordinators
Incoming Students
Dr. Laurel Ryan
Griffin Hall 229
E-mail: englgrad@louisiana.edu
Current Students
Dr. David Squires
Griffin Hall 353
Email: david.squires@louisiana.edu
Graduate Office:
Griffin Hall, Room 246
Phone: 337-482-6919
Email: englgrad@louisiana.edu