Candidates must meet all general university requirements for the MA degree, including the foreign language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree at TAMU-T.

Thesis Option:

24 sch English courses determined in conference with an advisor. (At least 12 sch in literature courses.)
3 sch Approved elective
Eng 518 Thesis (6 sch)
Eng 595 Research Literature and Techniques (Normally taken as early as possible in a graduate program)

Non-Thesis Option:

24 sch English courses determined in conference with an advisor. (At least 12 sch in literature courses.)
6 sch Approved electives
Eng 575 Current Issues in English Studies (Normally taken during student’s last semester of graduate work. Pre-req.: Eng. 595)
Eng 595 Research Literature and Techniques (Normally taken as early as possible in a graduate program) )

Written Comprehensive Examination

For additional requirements, including transfer of credits, see the TAMU-T catalog.