Corpus Christi,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English in Corpus Christi United States | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,931
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in English program provides students with a cutting-edge curriculum, distinguished faculty, and extensive professional growth opportunities. Graduates pursue diverse paths including doctoral studies, community college instruction, corporate or government roles, and impactful teaching positions in K-12 education. Through rigorous coursework and individualized mentorship, we prepare graduates for multifaceted career trajectories. This program fosters intellectual and creative advancement through intensive exploration of language, literature, and composition. Key program objectives include: deepening expertise in writing practices, compositional theories, linguistic studies, literary analysis, and critical frameworks, cultivating global and cross-cultural perspectives in literary studies, training exceptional English educators for secondary and postsecondary institutions, developing proficient professional/technical communicators and writing instructors, equipping students for advanced graduate work in English or American Studies. Our faculty embraces a holistic approach to English as an academic discipline.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must comply with the university procedures and requirements in applying for admission to the English Graduate Program. Application is made through the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, with duplicate materials submitted to the English Graduate Program Coordinator.
Applicants must submit through the Office of Recruitment and Admissions a portfolio that includes:
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended (International College credits/transcripts require an official international evaluation). TAMU-CC transcript is not required. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for admission, and those with a GPA of 2.5-2.9 may be conditionally admitted.
A statement of interest (500-1000 words) from the candidate addressed to the English Graduate Committee. This statement should introduce the candidate and describe:
academic background
short- and long-term professional and intellectual goals
how graduate study in English at TAMU-CC may meet intellectual and/or professional goals
additional details about the candidate's background, language proficiency, and other personal information relating to individual/career goals that may have influenced the decision to pursue graduate study.
A recent writing sample of at least 2000 words, which the applicant believes displays exemplary analytic and stylistic features and demonstrates potential for graduate-level study in English Studies. Academic essays, teaching philosophies, professional writing, and other options may be submitted. Please consult the graduate coordinator on the suitability of potential writing samples beyond those listed here.
Three letters of recommendation, which address the applicant's readiness to undertake graduate study. Recommenders may speak to the applicant's ability to rise to new challenges, work ethic, passion for subject matter, organizational and project management skills, academic potential, interpersonal and communication skills, writing and critical thinking ability, and other topics.
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Admission to the program will be granted based upon undergraduate performance, writing ability, demonstrated commitment to professional goals, and other favorable indicators presented in the portfolio. All criteria will be considered, and no factor will be assigned a specific weight. Based upon the English Graduate Committee's evaluation of the student's application portfolio, the student will be unconditionally admitted, conditionally admitted, or denied admission. If the student is conditionally admitted, the conditions of acceptance will be stated in writing.
Please allow 3-5 business days to receive a Student ID before submitting additional supporting documents.
Submit all supporting documents online.
Application requirements for international applicants:
Copy of current Visa (if applicable)
English Language Proficiency. TAMUCC currently accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 2 years :
Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
Official IELTS score minimum 6.5
GPA- 3
Applicants must submit through the Office of Recruitment and Admissions a portfolio that includes:
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended (International College credits/transcripts require an official international evaluation). TAMU-CC transcript is not required. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for admission, and those with a GPA of 2.5-2.9 may be conditionally admitted.
A statement of interest (500-1000 words) from the candidate addressed to the English Graduate Committee. This statement should introduce the candidate and describe:
academic background
short- and long-term professional and intellectual goals
how graduate study in English at TAMU-CC may meet intellectual and/or professional goals
additional details about the candidate's background, language proficiency, and other personal information relating to individual/career goals that may have influenced the decision to pursue graduate study.
A recent writing sample of at least 2000 words, which the applicant believes displays exemplary analytic and stylistic features and demonstrates potential for graduate-level study in English Studies. Academic essays, teaching philosophies, professional writing, and other options may be submitted. Please consult the graduate coordinator on the suitability of potential writing samples beyond those listed here.
Three letters of recommendation, which address the applicant's readiness to undertake graduate study. Recommenders may speak to the applicant's ability to rise to new challenges, work ethic, passion for subject matter, organizational and project management skills, academic potential, interpersonal and communication skills, writing and critical thinking ability, and other topics.
Send a recommendation request
Upload letter of recommendation
Admission to the program will be granted based upon undergraduate performance, writing ability, demonstrated commitment to professional goals, and other favorable indicators presented in the portfolio. All criteria will be considered, and no factor will be assigned a specific weight. Based upon the English Graduate Committee's evaluation of the student's application portfolio, the student will be unconditionally admitted, conditionally admitted, or denied admission. If the student is conditionally admitted, the conditions of acceptance will be stated in writing.
Please allow 3-5 business days to receive a Student ID before submitting additional supporting documents.
Submit all supporting documents online.
Application requirements for international applicants:
Copy of current Visa (if applicable)
English Language Proficiency. TAMUCC currently accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 2 years :
Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
Official IELTS score minimum 6.5
GPA- 3
Tuition
USD
11,931