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Program checklist · MA

English, MA

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
MA
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The graduate program offers the Master of Arts (MA) in English. The MA program encourages students to develop a broad knowledge of English literature. The department offers two options for the MA in English: the Master of Arts in English, and the Master of Arts in English with a Certificate in Creative Writing. Candidates specify a literature or creative writing focus at the time of application. Students admitted with a creative focus are required to complete a creative thesis; students admitted with a literature focus may choose to complete a literary research thesis.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_e410d514
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

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    Program Requirements

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      Course Requirements

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      1. One literature course before 1800
        Not resolved to a course
      2. One course including literary theory
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      3. Seven additional topics courses
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      4. Completion of a term paper OR ENG 599 Thesis
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      5. Students opting to take ENG 599 will complete 6 topics courses for the program instead of the 7 typically required
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      6. One literature course before 1900
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      7. Three workshops or tutorials in creative writing
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      8. ENG 599
        Thesis, for four credits
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      9. Four additional topics courses
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      10. MA students may take no more than two appropriate courses from other Departments.
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      11. MA students may take no more than two courses with the same faculty member; this includes independent studies.
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      12. MA students may take no more than two independent studies; independent studies require consent from a faculty member and approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.
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      Thesis Requirement

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        Additional Information About the Program

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          Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2157&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0166.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.