Master of Arts in Multicultural English Literature and Language: 32 credits
The English Graduate Program offers several degree paths for students seeking additional study of literature, language, and writing. Students may pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Teaching and Learning, with a specialization in English Language and Literature, combining course work in English and Education; or a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Multicultural English Literature and Language, with additional course work in a more specialized area of English. Consider carefully which path would best suit your goals.
The M.A. in English program maintains a multicultural emphasis and blends studies in a broad array of areas, such as American, British, Chicano/a, and Native American literature, as well as literature by women. The program’s flexibility allows students to design their individual programs to meet their long-term goals and to choose special topics directed toward their thesis. Students can elect to concentrate their studies in multicultural literature, applied linguistics, or writing, or they can build a generalist program from courses that fall into each of these categories.
The M.A. in English program is designed to allow students to earn their degree while continuing to work. All courses are offered both online and in traditional classrooms on the Toppenish campus. Online courses are available around the clock, and courses taught on the campus are held predominately during the weekends (or occasionally in the evening).
Heritage University’s Master of Arts in English Program is for students teaching or seeking to teach at the college level, as well as for those who wish to prepare for Ph.D. studies in English literature, linguistics, or composition theory. It may also be the program of choice for those who already hold a State of Washington English Language Arts (5-12) certificate and simply desire more knowledge in their subject area or to become eligible to teach at the college level.
Like the M.Ed. in English Education, the M.A. Program can be specifically tailored to include all the course work required to earn the State of Washington English Language Arts (5-12) endorsement (though students must still meet all other State of Washington certification requirements). It may also be adjusted to permit the course work required to enter a particular Ph.D. program.
I. Literature Strand: 10 credits total
ENG 550 Literary Theory....................................................................................................... 2
ENG 515 British Literature..................................................................................................... 2
ENG 525 American Literature I: Origins to Realism.................................................................. 2
ENG 526 American Literature II: Modernism to Present............................................................ 2
One of the Following: .......................................................................................................................... 2
ENG 510A* Poetry
ENG 521A World Literature I: Origins to 1500s
ENG 521B World Literature II: 1500-Present
ENG 524C Special Topic in Literature
ENG 540 Literature by Women
ENG 541 Hispanic-Latino/a-Chicano/a Literature
ENG 542 Native American Literature
ENG 590C Practicum in Teaching Literature
II. Linguistics Strand: 6 credits total
ENG 523A Applied Linguistics I................................................................................................ 2
ENG 523B Applied Linguistics II............................................................................................... 2
One of the Following: .......................................................................................................................... 2
ENG 507 Language Acquisition
ENG 530 Syntax
ENG 535 Sociolinguistics
ENG 524B Special Topic in Linguistics
ENG 590B Practicum in Teaching AELP
III. Writing and Composition Strand: 4 credits total
ENG 554 Teaching Composition............................................................................................. 2
One of the Following: .......................................................................................................................... 2
ENG 510A* Poetry
ENG 510B Grant Writing
ENG 552 Creative Writing
ENG 524A Special Topic in Rhetoric and Composition
ENG 590A Practicum in Teaching Composition
ENG 590B Practicum in Teaching AELP
IV. Research Strand: 6 credits total
ENG 553 Research Methods
Or
ED 553 Research Methods.................................................................................................. 3
ENG 598 Thesis................................................................................................................... 3
V. Concentration Area: 6 credits total
Choose One of the Following:
Concentration in Multicultural Literatures
Select three additional courses from the following..................................................................... 2/2/2:
ENG 510A* Poetry
ENG 521A World Literature I: Origins to 1500s
ENG 521B World Literature II: 1500-Present
ENG 524C** Special Topic in Literature
ENG 540 Literature by Women
ENG 541 Hispanic-Latino/a-Chicano/a Literature
ENG 542 Native American Literature
ENG 590C Practicum in Teaching Literature
Concentration in Applied Linguistics
Select three additional courses from the following...................................................................... 2/2/2
ENG 507 Language Acquisition
ENG 530 Syntax
ENG 535 Sociolinguistics
ENG 524B** Special Topic in Linguistics
ENG 590B Practicum in Teaching AELP
Concentration in Writing
Select three additional courses from the following...................................................................... 2/2/2
ENG 510A* Poetry
ENG 510B Grant Writing
ENG 552 Creative Writing
ENG 524A** Special Topic in Rhetoric and Composition
ENG 590A Practicum in Teaching Composition
ENG 590B Practicum in Teaching AELP
Generalist
Select one additional course each in Literature, Linguistics, and Writing........................................ 2/2/2
* ENG 510A: Poetry may be used in only ONE area.
**ENG 524A/B/C may be repeated for credit with a different topic.