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
Assistantships Available
Learn more about assistantships.
Resources and Links
- View the Grad School’s admission and application requirements.
- Apply today!
- Check your application status.
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)
- Graduate Assistantship Application (if applying for funding, downloadable on the Graduate School site)
- Creative writing sample (15-20 Pages) - In addition to the critical writing sample, candidates interested in the Creative Writing concentration must also provide a creative writing sample. The genre of the piece should reflect your intended focus area; specify one of fiction, poetry, drama, or creative non-fiction
- GRE scores are optional, but not required.
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 Coordinator
Incoming Students
Dr. Laurel Ryan
Griffin 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