Our English M.A. program cultivates a warm, friendly, and supportive atmosphere for our students. We take a personal approach to make sure that you have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in the fields of literature and literary theory that matter most to you. You will leave our program with wide-ranging knowledge of the discipline of English, refined interpretive and writing skills, and a clear understanding of the professional options for those with an advanced degree in English.
In addition to placement in nationally prominent Ph.D. programs, our recent graduates have found exciting jobs in the Philadelphia area in publishing, advertising, community college teaching, university administration, and private school teaching.
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