College of Liberal Arts
College of Liberal Arts
This degree focuses on how to read and interpret literature critically and how to understand it in its historical and intellectual context. Students are eligible for financial support for academic-related travel and research. Graduates find jobs in such fields as education, communication and medical writing, or pursue additional studies in law, business or English/American Literature.
Graduates are prepared to apply for the Ph.D. programs in British and American Literature.
Our students may apply for grants and fellowships at the department and campus level and beyond.
Students work closely with faculty to develop the focus of individual research projects.
Miguel Sifuentes wanted to take his instruction to the next level so he pursued this degree to become a dual-credit English teacher. He enrolled because colleagues spoke highly of the program, which enhanced his research skills and his knowledge of theory and criticism of literature. The degree helped him earn a promotion in the new Harmony School of Innovation Middle/High – El Paso.
A master's degree in English and American Literature prepares students for careers in grant or technical writing, consulting, or teaching in the primary and secondary schools; for future professional study in law, business or administrative fields; and for work in any field that requires strong writing, analytical and communication skills.
