MA in Italian Literary and Cultural Studies in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut

Master of Arts programs generally span two years of full-time enrollment, available in disciplines including French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Italian Literary and Cultural Studies, Spanish Studies, Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies, and Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies. These M.A. programs can function either as the first phase of doctoral studies within the department or as standalone degrees. Additionally, the M.A. serves as valuable preparation for teaching careers at elementary or secondary levels.
Candidates may pursue their Master's through one of two pathways, selected in consultation with their advisory committee. Both Plan A and Plan B can serve as pathways to Ph.D. studies. Plan A mandates at least twenty-one credits of advanced coursework, plus nine thesis research credits (GRAD 5950 or 5960) for students enrolling after Fall 1998, culminating in a thesis. Plan B requires a minimum of thirty advanced course credits and a comprehensive exam, but no thesis. Committees may impose credit requirements beyond these minimums for either option.

All M.A. candidates must fulfill credit requirements that include coursework in Literary Theory and Foreign Language Teaching Methodology, as determined by their committee. Those pursuing state teaching certification should select the Teaching Methodology course and coordinate with the NEAG School of Education regarding additional requirements, as further education courses are typically necessary for certification.