If you're happiest lost in a good book, delving into meaningful poetry, or fine-tuning your professional writing skills, an MA in English could be the perfect next step for your future. UIndy’s program allows you to focus on writing, literature, or teaching, so you can customize your studies to match your interests and goals. In addition to focusing on the classics, UIndy also prepares students for today’s publishing methods. You'll be armed with both practical knowledge as well as your love for the English language that will make others want to hear what you have to say.
With only two required courses, UIndy’s Master of Arts in English program is designed to help you choose a curriculum that matches your career ambitions. Whether your goal is teaching English, publishing, professional writing, or another creative field, our courses will equip you with the higher-level tools to maximize your career success.
The quality instruction at UIndy made for indelible in-class learning, and the texts selected by professors were always worthwhile and interesting. More than anything, though, I think my experience with the English Department was most fruitful through one-on-one academic mentorship…. All of my professors were wonderful in virtually every regard.
Do you love the English language? Are you looking for a way to broaden your horizons and further your career? Then consider a master's program that can supply you with the tools and resources you need to become successful in your endeavors. You may enjoy sitting down and reading a novel, or discussing the merits of Victorian literature, or maybe you just want to learn how to write better. The Master of Arts in English program at UIndy can help you develop those skills that can prepare you for careers in education, writing, publication, literary criticism and more.
The Master of Arts in English is 36-credit hour program. It is designed to take students two years to complete, but can be completed in less time, or more slowly for up to five years for part-time students.
This program is one of UIndy's most flexible graduate programs, with the option to pick and choose what you study. Classes meet in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
Both daytime and evening classes are available, allowing students to work full-time while attending school. On-campus classes meet once a week for 3 hours or twice a week for 1 ½ hours each session.
Graduate students only have one required course and may build their own curriculum for the remaining courses. UIndy’s MA in English program allows students to focus on writing, literature, and/or teaching, so that they can customize their studies to match their interests and goals. In order to complete the program, students take 36 credit hours total, choosing one of two options.
ENGL 550 Literary Criticism (3)
ENGL 551 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
Other 500-level English electives (at least 30 total credit hours)
NOTE: A grade of B- (2.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Master of Arts in English, and an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for completion.
The thesis option is a good option if you love exploring the English language, researching, and writing your opinions about literature, or have a desire to earn your doctorate in literature. *Choice of creative or literary thesis. The non-thesis option gives you the tools and resources to push your knowledge and skill set to the next level, whether you are a teacher looking to bolster your career or you want to learn how to write for the digital age.
You can complete the requirements for the English Dual Credit Teaching Certificate as part of your MA in English. It prepares high school teachers to teach English 101: Freshman Composition and English 102: Introduction to Literature to high school students for college credit.
Students may begin at the start of any term (spring, fall, summer I or summer II), provided they have completed all admission requirements and have been accepted into the program. The deadline for completed applications for Semester I is July 15. For Semester II admission, the deadline to apply is November 1. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by these dates; however, applications submitted after the deadline will be considered for available openings in the program.
The graduate English program at UIndy has two different application deadline dates. If you are interested in applying for Semester I, then your application must be submitted by July 15. If you are interested in starting the program during Semester II, then you need to apply by November 1. Late applications will still be considered, but those turned in before the due date will have priority.
To apply to the program, submit the following:
Unless otherwise noted, send all information to:
University of Indianapolis
Department of English
Good Hall 319
1400 E. Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Questions? Contact Leah Milne (milnel@uindy.edu).
Students can also apply for the Carmony Graduate Assistantship, which helps pay for classes while providing relevant work experience.
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As a teacher of Dual Credit English, I came back to UIndy to take classes to maintain my credentials. I found the English department offerings to be interesting, well thought-out, and an enhancement to my classroom practice. Earning a Masters in English has been an intellectual treat and is already leading to new professional opportunities.