Program Overview

English Program Overview

The English program at the University of Houston has been redesigned to meet the social, political, and environmental challenges of the 21st century. The program accommodates professionals who work full- or part-time and features new courses, including Young Adult Latinx Literature, Literature & the Environment, and Rhetoric of Public Culture.

M.A. in English

The master's program in English requires 30 credit hours (10 classes) to degree completion, providing a rigorous and rewarding educational experience. All classes are offered during evening hours and as interactive, asynchronous online courses.

Overview of Admissions Requirements

Minimum Requirements for Admission

• B.A. in English or 12 upper-division hours in English and/or American literature
• 3.0 GPA in undergraduate studies

Application Deadlines

• For Fall Admission:
  • Priority Deadline/Deadline for International Applicants: April 1
  • Final Deadline for Domestic Applicants: May 15

Program Details

The program includes a range of courses, such as Victorian Literature, which emphasizes the ongoing effects of empire, and American Literature, which explores the context of crisis. The master's program is designed to be relevant to the social, political, and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

Program Structure

The program features a host of new courses and requires 30 credit hours (10 classes) to degree completion. All classes are offered during evening hours and as interactive, asynchronous online courses, allowing working professionals to participate.