Graduate Degree Program
Requirements

The Master of Arts Degree

Programs in English
at Hunter College

TWO DISTINCT SEQUENCES LEAD TO THE
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE

I. THE PROGRAM OF STUDY IN THE TRADITIONAL M.A. CURRICULUM IN BRITISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

* 30 credits of satisfactory work in English, including ENGL 700 (Literary Research). Courses other than those offered in the Department of English may be accepted with the approval of the Graduate Advisor but may in no case exceed 6 credits.

* No more than 9 credits may be taken as a non-matriculant. Demonstration of a reading knowledge of Latin, French, German, Spanish, or other approved language in a departmental examination.

* Passing a four-hour comprehensive examination in British and American literature.
* Completion of a Master of Arts essay (about 35 pages), preferably an expansion of a term paper.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM:

1. A Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution acceptable to Hunter College.

2. Evidence of ability to pursue graduate work successfully. Generally, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in English and a cumulative GPA of 2.8 is acceptable. 18 credits of advanced undergraduate courses in English literature, exclusive of writing courses and required introductory courses in literature.

3. The Graduate Record Examination, General Test Only.

4. Writing Sample(literary criticism, preferably with research)

II. THE MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS OF ENGLISH (TEP) HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

* Fifteen (15) credits in literature given by the English Department, including 3 credits in Shakespeare, 3-6 credits in American literature, and 3 credits in literature with a multicultural/minority emphasis.

* Three (3) credits in the structure of modern English (ENGL 607).

* Three (3) credits in rhetoric and composition (ENGL 615).

* Three (3) credits in spoken communications (e.g., THC 776, Creative Dramatics; THC 777, Theater for Youth; THC 778, Socio-drama). An undergraduate course in this category may be
substituted with the approval of the Graduate Advisor.
* A comprehensive examination in British and American literature.
* Graduate course requirements in Education (15-24 credits including student teaching
practicum). See Education Department for information.ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM:
1. A Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution acceptable to Hunter College.
2. 21 undergraduate credits: 15 credits of advanced courses in British and American literature,

3 credits of world literature, and 3 credits of intermediate or advanced writing. A grade point average of 3.0 in English courses and 2.8 or better in all courses.

4. One year of college study of a language other than English.

GRADUATE ADVISOR: PROFESSOR SARAH CHINN
OFFICE: 1203 HUNTER WEST
TELEPHONE: 212- 772-5187
EMAIL: gradenglish@hunter.cuny.edu

 

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