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Introduction

Program Advisor: Fatima Esseili
E-mail: fatima.esseili@ucdenver.edu

The English Studies graduate program provides a strong foundation in primary knowledge areas, including the major genres and the theory of genre, approaches to literacy, English language study, and the impact of technology on reading and writing. The program invites MA candidates to build on this foundation by developing an expertise in teaching, and by expanding their content knowledge with courses in rhetoric, literature, film, and applied linguistics.

Contact the graduate program advisor for more information on this program.

These program requirements are subject to periodic revision by the academic department, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reserves the right to make exceptions and substitutions as judged necessary in individual cases. Therefore, the College strongly urges students to consult regularly with their program advisor to confirm the best plans of study before finalizing them.

Graduate Education Policies and Procedures apply to this program.

Program Requirements

1. Students must complete a minimum of 30 ENGL credit hours.
2. Students must complete all courses at the graduate (5000 and above) level.
3. Students must earn a minimum grade of B- (2.7) in all  in all courses that apply to the degree and must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Courses taken using P+/P/F or S/U grading cannot apply to program requirements. 
4. Students must complete a minimum of 21 ENGL credits with CU Denver faculty,

Program Restrictions, Allowances and Recommendations

1. All courses are three credit hours unless otherwise noted.
2. All courses must be completed in the ENGL subject code.
3. Students must complete all required coursework satisfactorily.
4. Students must demonstrate a commitment to language diversity. Students must demonstrate satisfaction of this requirement to their program advisor, through one of the following ways:
   1. A language other than English is spoken in the home and competency is confirmed by the CU Denver department of Modern Languages or an equivalent body.
   2. Completion of two semesters (or the equivalent) at the college level of any second language, including Old English, American Sign Language, computer coding, translation.
   3. Completing ENGL 5601 Teaching English Language Learners: Theory and Practice, as an elective course.
5. Compliance with all graduate education policies and requirements is required.
6. Graduate students may only count six credit hours of Independent Study toward the English MA degree.
7. Candidate for Degree: Graduate students must be registered for at least one credit hour during the semester that they graduate. Those who have completed all required courses and requirements may register for CAND 5940 Candidate for Degree section 900.
8. Teaching Assistantships: Graduate students who receive a teaching assistantship must take ENGL 5913 Practicum in Language and Rhetoric in the fall during their first semester as a teaching assistant. ENGL 5913 Practicum in Language and Rhetoric may also be counted as an elective.
9. The following will be waived for students who wish to enroll in the 4+1 program:
   1. Application fee
   2. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores
   3. Letters of Recommendation
   4. One-page statement of purpose

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete the following required courses:
ENGL 5135	Linguistics & Global Englishes	3
ENGL 5165	Technologies of Writing (or approved substitution from this list: Writing in the Sciences, Grant and Proposal Writing, and Technical Editing)	3
ENGL 5601	Teaching English Language Learners: Theory and Practice	3
ENGL 5651	TESOL Writing & Assessment	3
Complete 15 ENGL graduate (5000-level or higher) credit hours.		15
Students choose 15 hours of graduate courses in a particular area of study that meets their goals in collaboration with their advisor. At least 9 hours must be in the English Department. Courses outside the English department require prior approval from the student's advisor. Suggested electives include:
ENGL 5939	Internship (CU Denver ESL Academy or other approved internship)
ENGL 5190	Advanced Topics in Writing, Rhetoric, & Linguistics
ENGL 5093	Teaching of Writing
Language Diversity Requirement
The English MA Language Diversity Requirement can be fulfilled in the following three ways:
Foreign language spoken in the home
Two semesters (or the equivalent) at the college level of any second language, including Old English, American Sign Language, computer coding, translation
ENGL 5601	Teaching English Language Learners: Theory and Practice (would also count as an elective)
Capstone Project (3-6 hours)		3-6
Students may choose one of the following three options:
ENGL 6950	Master's Thesis
ENGL 6960	Master's Project
ENGL 6970	Portfolio Exam
Additional Information, 4+1 Applicants
BA students who have completed 80+ credit hours may be able to complete both the Bachelor's and Master's in 5 years.
Requirements:
A GPA of 3.0 in English courses, 3.0 cumulative GPA
Statement of purpose
Writing sample
Meet with an advisor to discuss goals and plan of study
Once admitted, students enroll in graduate courses in their senior year. International undergraduate students may enroll in graduate courses at their home university that will transfer to the University of Colorado Denver with prior approval.
International students must complete an interview with faculty in the Department of English at CU Denver as part of the application process.
Total Hours		30-33

To learn more about the Student Learning Outcomes for this program, please visit our website.