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English Master's Degrees

The Department of English develops skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, teaching, and creative endeavor in relation to global and evolving literary, artistic, rhetorical, and linguistic traditions. Our graduate programs deepen students’ understanding of theory and practice in multiple English disciplines, preparing them for a range of professional careers, continued study, and engaged civic participation.

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Graduate students in English have the opportunity for internships at the nationally renowned literary journal Passages North and other on-campus publications.

 

Master of Fine Arts

Students in this degree can choose from three different concentration areas:

  • fiction
  • creative nonfiction
  • poetry

Master of Arts

The Master of Arts in English allows students to develop their critical thinking, textual analysis, writing, and teaching abilities in preparation for further graduate study and for work in diverse professional fields.

Students can choose from any of the following concentrations: 

  • literature
  • writing & literacy studies

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program graduates receive a certificate. Students are also able to combine the certificate track with the Master of Arts pedagogy track.

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"The atmosphere and people at Northern Michigan University drives both faculty and staff to reach their goals. The curriculum also is interactive and technology-driven to provide students with opportunities to try skills like website creation."

Corey Stiles

NMU Adjunct English Professor

Contact Information

Apply now, request information, or reach out to us using one of the contact methods below. We're here and ready to help you on your graduate education journey.

Main: 906-227-2711