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The Stetson Master of Arts in English: Flexibility and Unparalleled Faculty Interaction.

The Stetson Master of Arts in English cultivates independent research skills and the capacity to understand and resolve complex problems - the traits universities and employers seek most avidly, because they are the bedrock of sound decision-making and leadership. We also value them for the depth and pleasure they add to life.

Our MA program can help you change careers, pursue professional development or personal enrichment, or lay the foundation for Ph.D. work in English or the Humanities.

People with master's degrees earn, on average, $8,000 per year more than those with only bachelor's degrees, but not all master's degrees are the same. Their value varies by discipline, by institution, and most important, by the kind of scholarly experience you forge with your faculty.

Consider what people do with the degrees they earn: Graduates of our program have earned or are earning doctorates from top programs like the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Northeastern University; have written popular books like Meals Worth Stopping For: Local Restaurants Within 10 Miles of Florida Interstates; are teaching in universities, community colleges, public schools, and private preparatory academies; and are practicing law and managing programs large and small throughout Florida and the United States.

You can begin the application process by downloading our application form and our recommendation form. Information on preparation for graduate study and application requirements can be found on the Program Website.

Contact Information

To apply for admissions, request additional information or check on the status of your application, please contact:
Diana Belian
Office of Graduate Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Telephone: 386-822-7075
Fax: 386-822-7051
e-mail: dbelian@stetson.edu

All admissions correspondence should be directed to:
Stetson University
Office of Graduate Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Box 8419
DeLand, FL 32723

Inquiries regarding program requirements, and other academic information should be directed to:
Dr. Joel Davis
MA English Program Director
Department of English
Stetson University
DeLand, FL 32723
e-mail: jbdavis@stetson.edu

Faculty

The English Department faculty is first and foremost devoted to teaching. Its members reflect the diverse interests and talents of Stetson students. From medieval to contemporary literature, poetry to creative nonfiction, sonnets to detective fiction, and Shakespeare to Woolf, publishing scholars and creative writers bring their experience and excitement to the intimate classrooms of Flagler Hall.

Our faculty includes:

• Michael C. Barnes, Ph.D., University of South Carolina
• Shawnrece D. Campbell, Ph.D., Kent State University
• Joel B. Davis, Ph.D., University of Oregon
• Thomas J. Farrell, Ph.D., University of Michigan
• Karen L. Kaivola, Ph.D., University of Washington
• Jamil Khader, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
• Megan O'Neill, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
• John H. Pearson, Ph.D., Boston University
• Mary R. Pollock, Ph.D., University of Texas
• Mark Powell, M.F.A., University of South Carolina
• Lori J. Snook, Ph.D., University of Arizona
• Joseph P. Witek, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
• Terri D. Witek, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Course Information

Information about graduation and course requirements, the typical course of study, transfer of outside credit towards the Stetson MA, possibilities for fulfilling the foreign language requirement, and the master's thesis is available on the degree requirements page.

Contact:
Joel Davis
386-822-7724
jbdavis@stetson.edu

Full Time Faculty: 13

Degrees Offered:

• Master of Arts