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Master of EnglishOnline at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

United States of America, Indianapolis

International students can study the EnglishOnline at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis at its main campus in Indianapolis , United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 22, 2027.

About Master of EnglishOnline

The IU Online Master of Arts in English provides broad training in the primary areas of English studies.

As a student in the program, you explore the core principles of writing and literature pedagogy, the linguistic structure and history of English literature, and a wide variety of reading strategies associated with genre and close reading. You gain skills and knowledge to conduct archival research, develop analytical and presentation skills through the focused study of literature in a seminar format, and acquire an appreciation of current trends in the field of digital humanities.

Specific areas of focus include:

Linguistic structures and history of the English language
Reading strategies and literary practices, such as close reading, analysis of style, form and genre, and rhetorical practices
Approaches to composition and writing instruction, including the identification and evaluation of sources, use of evidence, generation of ideas, and the development and organization of argument
Fostering discussion and developing presentation skills in a seminar setting
Developing archival research skills and facility with electronic resources
Developments, trends, and frontiers in the digital humanities

The MA in English has a two-part â€œstackableâ€ structure.

You first complete an online, 20 credit hour graduate certificate in literature, composition studies, or language and literature. The certificate allows you to acquire specialized knowledge.
After you successfully complete one of the certificates, you take an additional 16 credits of masters-level coursework that extends the breadth and depth of your knowledge.

This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IU Bloomington, IUPUI, IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast.

Of special interest to dual-credit and community college instructors needing to meet higher learning commission standards

The stackable structure of the MA in English is ideal for dual-credit and community college teachers who need to meet the Higher Learning Commissions (HLCs) instructor qualification standards. These standards require teachers to hold either a masters degree in their area of instruction or a masters degree in another discipline plus at least 18 credit hours of discipline-specific graduate coursework.

If you hold a masters degree in a discipline other than your discipline of instruction, you can meet HLCs standards by completing one of the online certificates.
If you need both discipline-specific coursework and a masters degree, the MA in English meets HLC standards and provides a comprehensive program of study in English.

Your IU Online MA in English prepares you for such careers as:

High school dual-credit English teacher
High school dual-credit literature teacher
Community college instructor
Other professions that value critical analysis, strong communication skills, and clarity of expression

Disciplines

School of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of EnglishOnline at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Entry Requirements

Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00-point scale, or with an overall “B” grade equivalent may be considered for admission to graduate degree programs in the School of Engineering and Technology. International applicants must submit official test score reports from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be considered for admissions. Some graduate programs require official test scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) from both domestic and international applications.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

All international students must demonstrate English proficiency for admission into IUPUI graduate and professional programs. Non-native English speaking domestic applicants may also be required to complete standardized testing dependent on their English proficiency.

There are many different ways to demonstrate your English proficiency to meet our graduate or professional admission requirements. Please make careful note of the different minimum requirements for Purdue and IU graduate programs shown below. Additionally, some graduate programs only accept the TOEFL, and some may require a score higher than the minimum campus standard. Verify this information with your program before selecting an alternative to the TOEFL.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of EnglishOnline at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of EnglishOnline at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Your first step is to talk to the academic department that offers your program. You will want to check their admission standards and deadlines before you start the application process.

The online application takes about 30 minutes to complete.

All applicants use the same application to apply to IUPUI, whether they are interested in entering Indiana University programs or Purdue University programs on our campus.

You are required to submit some supporting documents for your department to make the initial admission decision. Each department has different requirements.

Once all required documents have been submitted for your application, your program’s graduate committee will review for an admission decision and directly communicate the decision to you. If you want to know the status of your application, you will need to reach out directly to your department.

*Please allow 4-6 weeks from the point that your application and all required documents have been submitted for an admission decision from your program.

If the graduate department has made a decision to admit you to their program, then the Office of International Admissions (OIA) carries out a second review to finalize the admission.

You will receive an email from [email protected] that has instructions about how to submit your final documents. You will submit them electronically through Atlas, our online portal for international students. You will have to supply the original documents before you enroll.

At this step, you can also log into Atlas to see your next steps and see which documents have been reviewed and accepted. Our international admissions team will contact you if there are any questions about your documents.

After you submit your final supporting documents and we conduct a final review of your application, we will notify you via a letter. You will be able to access the letter about your admission status in Atlas.

If your government requires academic admission before you can get your other required documents (such as your financial documentation), you can use your Admission Letter to get those documents.

Be sure to check your email on a regular basis. We will email you if we need any additional documentation or if we have any other instructions for you.

The Office of International Admissions (OIA) sends out the official admission package that contains information about your arrival, program costs, orientation, and immigration documents to secure your non-immigrant student visa (F1/J1).

Master of EnglishOnline at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

United States of America, Indianapolis