MA
Certificate
English Department
The Master of Arts in English Literature at NDMU is ideal for secondary English teachers or those planning to pursue doctoral-level work in English. Focused on breadth of content, the program provides broad surveys of English, American, and world literature, while also requiring a depth of knowledge in literary research, history, and interpretation.
Program Location
Program Options
The English Literature program offers two distinct options
- Master's Degree
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Stackable Credentials
Credits earned in the post-baccalaureate certificate program can roll seamlessly into the MA in English Literature.
https://catalog.ndm.edu/graduate-catalog/graduate-school-of-arts-and-sciences/ma-in-english-literature
What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Small classes, lectures and seminars assure personal attention and encourage interactive group discussions in a collaborative environment while carefully designed class schedules offer working professionals the flexibility to study part-time.
Class Schedules
Courses are offered in a sequence:
- One evening class per week in fall and spring
- Two evening classes per week in both summer sessions
Taken part-time, the degree can be completed within three years.
Alum
Paul Huey-Burns
Preparing for a New Career
Alum, NDMU Class of 2018
English Literature
I teach American Literature and AP Language & Composition at a private secondary school in Potomac, MD. Prior to my becoming a teacher, I practiced corporate and securities law as a partner in the DC office of one of the world’s leading law firms. When I decided to become a teacher, I wanted to continue to practice law while establishing my credentials for “Career 2.0.” I investigated many M.A. literature programs, but none offered the combination of quality and flexibility that NDMU offered. More importantly, once I began the program, I found myself connected to classmates who loved literature and professors who loved to teach literature. My classmates and professors became more than colleagues, they became friends. To this day, we gather (virtually) to talk about books. I received my undergraduate and law degrees at schools that are considered among the nation’s best. Yet, my most rewarding educational experience—the one that will stay with me for the rest of my life—was at NDMU.
English Careers
The Master of Arts in English provides the content and methodologies required to become a better teacher of English at the secondary level, or to prepare to pursue doctoral-level work in English.