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_____________Admission Requirements______________

Regular Admission

To be accepted as a regular graduate student in the Department of English for the M.A. in English Studies for Language Arts Teachers, an applicant must have the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in any one of the following three areas or its equivalent:
    • English
    • Secondary Education – English
    • Middle Grades Education – English

  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. This GPA may be cumulative or in the undergraduate major

  • A minimum of 500 or above on the Verbal section of the GRE OR a score of 3.5 on the analytical section of the GRE

  • Cover Letter - A two-page letter detailing how the degree will impact the applicant’s professional life, including relevant academic training and interests and professional career goals

  • Two letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the applicant’s professional and/or academic background

Probationary Admission

Students who do not meet the minimum GRE score and/or the minimum GPA may, at the discretion of the Graduate Studies Committee, be admitted on a probationary basis.  The completion of 12 hours of coursework while maintaining a 3.0 GPA will remove the student from probationary status.  Falling below a 3.0 at any point during the probationary period (up through the completion of 12 hours of course work) will result in immediate dismissal from the program.

Probationary admission is at the complete discretion of the Graduate Studies Committee.  Meeting or exceeding the above minimal standards for probationary admission does not guarantee admission.  The department makes a determination for admission based on the above criteria as well as the student's career goals, fit to the program, and evolving trends and standards in the profession.