Accelerated Pathway from B.A. in English to M.A
English students may complete an accelerated pathway through the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English to Master of Arts (MA) in Professional and Digital Media Writing.
This accelerated pathway allows qualified undergraduate students to take up to twelve (12) graduate credits of coursework that will apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. At least three (3) of the twelve (12) credit-hours must be from a core class (ENGL 501, 510, 514, or 520).
Admission Requirements:
- Be in good academic standing;
- Minimum of ninety (90) undergraduate credits or more;
- GPA of 3.3 or higher within the major.
Application Process: Students will need to meet the admission requirements and obtain the approval of the English Department Chair, Graduate Coordinator, and their advisor to participate in the accelerated pathway.
Additional Requirement: A student must have obtained a grade of “B” or higher in the graduate course in order for it to count towards the graduate degree program, while a grade of “C” or higher is necessary in order for it to count towards the undergraduate degree program.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 309
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3398
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3012 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Department Chair
- Name
- Leigh Smith
- E:
- lsmith@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3385
