Bradley Launches Fully Online Master’s Degree in English Beginning Fall 2026

January 7, 2026

Bradley University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is expanding its graduate offerings with the launch of a fully online, asynchronous Master of Arts in English, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The 30-credit hour program is designed for working professionals, educators, writers, and lifelong learners looking to deepen their expertise and advance their careers on a schedule that fits their lives.

Delivered 100% online with no required meeting times, Bradley’s M.A. in English allows students to engage with coursework wherever they are and whenever it works for them. The program blends intensive study in literature, writing, and research with the flexibility today’s learners need.

“With everything moving so quickly, especially in the age of AI, strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills matter more than ever,” said Dr. Melinda McBee Orzulak, associate professor of English. “This program gives educators, writers, and communicators the time and space to dig deeply into ideas and strengthen the advanced communication abilities that help them thrive.”

Students enrolled in Bradley’s Online M.A. in English will benefit from:

Fully Online and Asynchronous Learning: Complete coursework from anywhere, at any time, without scheduled class meetings.
Critical Thinking and Analysis: Engage deeply with complex texts, ideas, and cultural contexts across literary and rhetorical traditions, building the rigorous reading and writing skills essential in an AI-driven world.
Professional Writing Development: Strengthen adaptable writing skills for fields such as communication, media, business, and higher education.
Advanced Research Training: Learn to design, conduct, and present scholarly research with confidence and academic rigor.
Expert Faculty Mentorship: Work closely with nationally recognized, published faculty committed to student growth and success.

Applications for the Online M.A. in English open in early 2026.

For more information about the program or the application process, contact Bradley University’s Graduate Admissions office at [email protected].