M.A. in English: Literature

The Master of Arts/Literature (MA/LIT) is designed for active professionals who wish to further their expertise in literature and for students who wish to prepare for work on a Ph.D. in British and American literature and criticism. The MA/LIT option introduces students to a wide range of critical and theoretical approaches to traditional and non-traditional literary works.

The specific course requirements have been developed to ensure students have a strong understanding of literature, theory and criticism.

Faculty

• Dr. David B. Downing, Director of Graduate Studies in Literature and Criticism, downing@iup.edu 
• Literature and Criticism Faculty 

Resources

• Admissions Information 
• Course Offerings by Semester 
• Financial Resources 
• Graduate Catalog
• Independent Study and Seminar Information 
• Request for a Letter of Recommendation

Graduation Requirements

• Course Requirements 
• Graduation Application
• For graduation deadlines, see IUP’s official Academic Calendars.

• Graduate Office: Literature and Criticism
• Leonard Hall, Room 111
  421 North Walk
  Indiana, PA 15705-1094
• Phone: 724-357-2263
• Fax: 724-357-3056
• iup-gradliterature@iup.edu

• Office Hours
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.