English MA

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The English department offers a wide-ranging course of study that combines historical research with theoretical inquiry in a stimulating, challenging and supportive environment. Our programs are among the most open and flexible in the country. Students take seminars across a number of fields, including American and British literature, modernism, contemporary literature, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, poetics and critical theory. Combining professional rigor with highly individualized mentorship, our graduate programs prepare students to become innovative scholars and teachers of literature, culture, and critical theory.

Required Core (6 credits)

ENG 501SEM - Intro Scholarly Methods Credits: 3
ENG 502SEM - Intro Critical Theory Credits: 3

Seminars (12 credits)

Select 4 Intensive “A” section seminars from:
- any ENG graduate level A sections (excluding ENG 501, 502, 700, 598, 601)
- any COL graduate level A sections (excluding COL 598, 599, 600, 650, 690, 700)

Electives & Culminating Experience (12 credits)

Electives (6-12 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Choose from any graduate level ENG or COL course (excluding ENG 598, 700 or any thesis, project or research.)
Courses outside of English department may be taken with advisor approval

Culminating Experience: Project, Thesis or Exam (0-6 credits)

ENG 700TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 12
ENG 598TUT - Project Guidance Masters Credits: 1 - 6
Exam: 0 Credits (Ph.D students getting a Master’s degree)

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Credits Required

30 Hours

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$75

Program Contact

Sophia Canavos
302 Clemens Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: scanavos@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2566
Fax: 716-645-5980

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.