Non-Thesis Option
M.A. English, Non-Thesis Option
The Master of Arts in English, Non-Thesis Option, is designed for students desiring to gain a broad knowledge of literature though significant graduate coursework, but who do not wish to write a thesis.
The Program:
- ENG 5000 Practical Literary Criticism (3 hours)
- 9 hours* of Readings courses from the following: 5810, 5820, 5830, 5840
- 18 hours of elective credit
- ENG 6600 (0 hours) - Portfolio and Comprehensive Examination
*Students with more than 9 hours of undergraduate survey courses may petition to replace 3 hours of the Readings requirement with 3 hours of electives.



