Home / Academics / Programs / Graduate / English (MA)
English (MA)
Advance your understanding of literature and writing while preparing for a career in education, publishing, communications, or other writing-focused professions. Whether you’re an educator looking to deepen your literary expertise or a writer eager to refine your craft, this program offers the flexibility to tailor your studies to your goals.
Experiential Learning
Bradley’s MA in English provides hands-on opportunities to build your skills and professional experience:
- Internships – Gain real-world experience in education, writing, publishing, or communications.
- Portfolio Development – Graduate with a polished portfolio showcasing your expertise.
- Hands-On Coursework – Apply literary and writing theory to practical, career-focused projects.
- Teaching Experience – Work within undergraduate courses to develop teaching and course design skills.
- Customizable Path – Tailor your degree with an emphasis in literature or writing to match your career goals.
Program Details
Required Courses – 24 hrs.
- ENG 600: Theory and Practice of English (3 hrs.)
- ENG 550: Language Theory (3 hrs.)
- OR ENG 560: Writing Theory (3 hrs.)
- OR ENG 570: Contemporary Literary Criticism (3 hrs.)
- ENG 630: American Periods (3 hrs.)
- ENG 640: English Periods (6 hrs.)
- ENG 650: Selected Authors (3 hrs.)
- ENG 660: Genres (3 hrs.)
- ENG 690: Internship in Literature (3 hrs.)
Elective Courses (choose three) – 9 hrs.
- ENG 503: Intensive Creative Nonfiction Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 506: Writing in the Professions (3 hrs.)
- ENG 507: Intensive Poetry Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 509: Intensive Screenwriting Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 510: Intensive Fiction Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 550: Language Theory (3 hrs.)
- ENG 560: Writing Theory (3 hrs.)
- ENG 570: Contemporary Literary Criticism (3 hrs.)
- ENG 580: Theories and Methods of Teaching Composition (3 hrs.)
- ENG 630: American Periods (3 hrs.)
- ENG 640: English Periods (3 hrs.)
- ENG 650: Selected Authors (3 hrs.)
- ENG 660: Genres (3 hrs.)
- ENG 680: Advanced Topics in Writing (3 hrs.)
- ENG 695: Independent Study (1-3 hrs.)
Writing Emphasis Requirement
Required Courses – 30 hrs.
- ENG 600: Theory and Practice of English (3 hrs.)
Two of the following – 6 hrs.
- ENG 503: Intensive Creative Non-Fiction Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 507: Intensive Poetry Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 509: Intensive Screenwriting Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 510: Intensive Fiction Workshop (3 hrs.)
One of the following – 3 hrs.
- ENG 550: Language Theory (3 hrs.)
- OR ENG 560: Writing Theory (3 hrs.)
- OR ENG 570: Contemporary Literary Criticism (3 hrs.)
Two of the following – 6 hrs.
- ENG 630: American Periods (3 hrs.)
- ENG 640: English Periods (3 hrs.)
- ENG 650: Selected Authors (3 hrs.)
- ENG 660: Genres (3 hrs.)
- ENG 691: Internship in Writing (3 hrs.)
Elective Courses (choose three) – 9 hrs.
- ENG 503: Intensive Creative Nonfiction Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 506: Writing in the Professions (3 hrs.)
- ENG 507: Intensive Poetry Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 509: Intensive Screenwriting Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 510: Intensive Fiction Workshop (3 hrs.)
- ENG 550: Language Theory (3 hrs.)
- ENG 560: Writing Theory (3 hrs.)
- ENG 570: Contemporary Literary Criticism (3 hrs.)
- ENG 580: Theories and Methods of Teaching Composition (3 hrs.)
- ENG 630: American Periods (3 hrs.)
- ENG 640: English Periods (3 hrs.)
- ENG 650: Selected Authors (3 hrs.)
- ENG 660: Genres (3 hrs.)
- ENG 680: Advanced Topics in Writing (3 hrs.)
- ENG 695: Independent Study (1-3 hrs.)
Career Opportunities
- Education – College instructor, curriculum developer
- Writing & Publishing – Editor, technical writer, content strategist
- Marketing & Communications – Copywriter, public relations specialist
- Nonprofit & Business – Grant writer, communications coordinator