MA in English Studies in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver

English majors develop the ability to analyze information and articulate their perspectives effectively. They pursue careers that demand advanced language proficiency for professional growth. Numerous alumni continue their education in graduate programs, spanning not just writing, film studies, and literature but also medicine, law, education, journalism, and business. The English Department offers bachelor's and master's degrees, minors, and specialized certificates in diverse fields such as creative writing and film studies.
Our curriculum equips students to teach English across secondary and higher education levels. (Earning an MA in English may qualify teachers for salary advancements.) Graduates have gained admission to prestigious PhD programs at institutions like Duke University, University of Washington, University of Illinois-Chicago, UCLA, UC Irvine, University of South Carolina, University of Kansas, and Claremont Graduate University. Additionally, many alumni have secured positions as professional writers and editors in corporate and nonprofit sectors.
The graduate program in English Studies establishes core competencies in essential areas, encompassing the evolution of English, major literary forms and genre theory, literacy methodologies, and technological influences on reading and writing practices. MA students enhance this foundation by specializing in pedagogy and broadening their expertise through coursework in rhetoric, literature, film studies, and applied linguistics.