
Refine Your Craft
Take your passion for writing and literature to the next level with our master’s degree in English as A&M-Commerce.
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From Chaucer to Brontë to Robinson, explore beautiful literature that continues to captivate us. Our online master’s degree in English lets you deepen your understanding and appreciation of literature and language. Learn from our distinguished faculty as you refine your writing and research skills. Whether you desire to write the next Pulitzer or report on current issues, you can make an impact one narrative at a time. No matter your professional goals, we're here to walk with you along the way. Our program prepares you for further graduate work or careers in education, grant writing, marketing and communications, journalism and more. Turn your love of literature into a profession. Take the next step and apply today!

SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A master’s DEGREE IN ENGLISH
Focus Your Passion
The Department of Literature and Languages offers several different areas of study towards earning your master's degree. Each area of study has the option of being completed with or without a thesis. Explore what option works best for your career interests and research goals.
Thesis (MA/MS)
Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in English? Our thesis track prepares you for achieving that goal. Work alongside faculty as you gain experience in literary research, interpretation and analysis.
Non-Thesis (MA/MS)
Earn your master’s degree in English with our non-thesis track. Designed for educators and working professionals, this focus provides a thorough understanding of literature and languages. Completing the non-thesis track opens doors to careers in education, journalism and writing.
Areas of studies Include
Critical Literacy
- American Literature
- British Literature
- Children's Literature
Written Discourse
- Theory and practice
- Composition
- Rhetoric
- Digital Humanities
Pedagogy
- Teaching English, Reading, and Writing
Study What Interests You
Earn a certificate as part of your graduate curriculum. Certificates recognize your skills and expand job opportunities.
Studies in Children’s and Adolescent Literature Culture Graduate Certificate
1 year
No foreign language credits required
15 hours
No thesis required
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Certificate
This certificate is ideal for students who either already hold a completed graduate degree or are actively in the process of earning a graduate degree and wish to earn this certificate in conjunction with their degree. In addition to the enhanced professional status that the Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) brings, this Certificate will enable the holder to meet the 18-hour SACS requirement to teach at the College level.
1 year
No foreign language credits required
18 hours
No thesis required
Professional Advancement in English Studies Graduate Certificate
The Professional Advancement in English Studies Graduate Certificate provides students with the necessary English hours for students who wish to teach dual-credit or college-level courses in a field other than English. Students who pursue this certificate should already have a bachelor’s, master’s or PHD in a discipline other than English.
1-1.5 Years
Foreign language optional
18 Hours
No Thesis required
what you will learn
A master’s degree in English will offer you the opportunity to:
- Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to American and British literature
- Explore the use and structure of language
- Study film as a form of narrative
- Learn the methods and techniques of research
- Participate in conferences and panel discussions

Careers
Earning your master’s degree in English prepares you for a wide variety of professions. Whether you desire a career in freelance writing or high school teaching, our program equips you with the skills to succeed.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
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Course Delivery and Resources
Earning your master’s degree just got easier at A&M-Commerce. Our flexible program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals and future educators. Our online courses allow you to attend classes when you have time each week. We also offer face-to-face courses at the main campus to fit your lifestyle and personal commitments.
Student Organizations
Sigma Tau Delta is an International English Honor Society open to graduate students. Membership in the Upsilon Beta Chapter opens doors to scholarships, internships, publication, fellowship and student leadership at A&M-Commerce.

Graduate Program Cost
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents.