Overview

Department of English / Department of English is located in West Chester, PA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
(Certificate)	Publishing
Master of Arts (MA)	English

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	20
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Optional
Other Advanced Degrees	Capstone Internship and E-portfolio for Publishing Certificate

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

27

Applied

26

Accepted

21

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	Not reported	July 1st	No
Spring deadline	Not reported	December 11th	No
Summer deadline	Not reported	March 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	For English MA--minimum 3.0 GPA, two letters of recommendation, writing sample, completed application with goals statement, official transcripts.
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Completed application form submitted online, One official transcript from every college and university attended (except West Chester University), Two letters of recommendation for degree and certificate programs, A written statement of your professional goals.
Additional Entrance Requirements	For Certificate in Publishing - Undergraduate degree, statement of goals, two letters of recommendation, official transcript. For English post-bac certificate--minimum 2.85 GPA, two letters of recommendation, writing sample, completed application with goals statement, official transcripts.

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 15
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

60

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.33%
Black or African American	6.67%
White or Caucasian	80%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	1.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.67%
Unknown	5%

Gender

Male (30%)

Female (70%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Critical Theory, Cultural Studies, Literature, Rhetoric and Composition , Creative Writing, Book History.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Main Hall Room 532
720 S. High Street
West Chester, PA  19383
United States

Contact Dr. Erin Hurt
Chairperson
Email: ehurt@wcupa.edu
Phone: 610-4362335

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