Master's Degree in English

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in English at UWF fosters critical thinking, communication, and creativity through the study of literature and writing. Students can specialize in Creative Writing or Literature, preparing for careers in publishing, education, and beyond. The program emphasizes active learning, faculty mentorship, and hands-on experiences, equipping graduates with the skills to succeed in various fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Master of Arts in English program at UWF is designed for scholars and creative writers with a passion for studying literature and writing in various forms.
• Program Objectives: Graduates of the program become successful scholars, writers, publishers, educators, and professionals with valuable critical thinking and communication skills.

Outline:

• Content: The program encompasses the study of literature and writing, fostering creativity, communication skills, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Structure: Students can choose between a thesis or non-thesis track.
• Course Schedule: Courses cover both canonical and non-canonical works of fiction and nonfiction, providing exposure to texts from diverse historical periods and cultures.
• Modules: The program offers two specializations:
• Creative Writing:
Students engage in intensive study of techniques and workshop their own writing, preparing for careers in writing, editing, publishing, teaching, and pursuing terminal degrees.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes active student learning, providing opportunities for students to strengthen their analytical and communication skills.
• Faculty: Students benefit from working closely with faculty mentors and engaging with active scholars and successful creative writers.
• Unique Approaches: The program includes hands-on teaching experience in the UWF Writing Lab, small classes, visiting lectures by notable scholars and writers, and participant-centered workshops.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program are equipped for careers that require critical thinking and writing skills, including publishing, editing, creative writing, not-for-profit administration, and more.
• Career Outcomes: Graduates have achieved success as publishers, editors, creative writers, technical writers, assistant professors, communications specialists, marketing executives, journalists, advertising specialists, entrepreneurs, and lawyers.