MA in English
Learning Mode:
- On-Campus
Aspiring best-selling authors, award-winning screenwriters, teachers, or writers of any genre, this is the program for you. Get a comprehensive look at literary studies and explore various writing fields to find your niche.
Transform Your Future with the MA in English
Realize your potential in the literary field with the MA in English at Morgan State University. Our uniquely designed curriculum gives you a choice of focus area to prepare you for a career in teaching, creative writing, and various forms of professional writing.
Accelerate your future with an interdisciplinary curriculum where you will learn the most in-demand communication and research skills that directly translates to your career.
Take three core courses and then choose a specialty in Literature & Language, Creative Writing, or Film and Visual Storytelling
Pursue one of three program tracks, which includes a thesis
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as 24 months
Why Morgan?
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Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
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We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
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Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.
Advance in Your Professional Career
A career in English highlights the complexities of the contemporary sociopolitical environments. Whether you are aiming to be a writer or author, or are looking to advance in teaching, the MA in English will bring you closer to your future endeavors. At Morgan State University, we will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Refine your analytical and communication skills while developing specialized knowledge in one of three key areas: literature and language, creative writing, or film and visual storytelling.
Acquire the critical skills in writing, storytelling techniques, and teaching approaches you need to achieve success.
Linguistics
Literary and writing research methods
Literature and language theory
Literary criticism
Poetry and creative writing
Fiction writing
Film and visual storytelling
Documentary production
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will have the refined writing skills you need to land your first job or move up in the literary field. The opportunities are endless. Here are a few of the careers that align with an advanced English degree.
Editor
Writer/Author
Technical Writer
Grant Writer
Copywriter
Publisher
Screenwriter
Digital Story Producer
Professor/Teacher
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential as a creative writer with deep knowledge of all aspects of the literary world from digital storytelling to creative writing, screenwriting, and more. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Here, your creativity has every opportunity to thrive.
Collaborative Learning
Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. Known for our achievements in the humanities and social sciences, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
- Muhammad Sharif Uddin, EdD in Urban Educational Leadership, Doctoral Candidate
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the MA in English
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus MA in English. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.