
Unlock the Future Benefits
Pursuing a higher degree in English at IUP provides intellectual challenge, professional engagement, collegial enjoyment, and the keys to unlock a promising future.
Because English is the international language of the world and there is an increasing need for superior communicators in a global economy, a master's degree in English will increase your value and worth in the marketplace.
Furthermore, a survey by the Modern Language Association found IUP's doctoral programs in English to be among the most successful in advancing the careers of their graduates.
Careers
With an MA in English from IUP, you can pursue successful careers in:
- Teaching
- Publishing
- Editing
- Technical writing
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Film
With an MA in Teaching English, you can:
- Teach secondary English in PA and other states
With a PhD in English, you are in a perfect position to become a:
- College or university professor in English
- Teacher to nonnative English speakers, both in the U.S. and abroad
- Writing program administrator
- Writing Center director
- Academic administrators
- Professional editor
- High school teacher
- Literacy researcher
- Expert consultant
The path to higher degrees
With an MA in English, you can pursue a higher degree:
- PhD in English
- PhD in Composition and TESOL
- PhD in Literature and Criticism