CSUSB M.A. in English Composition

Prospective Students

Welcome to the website for the CSUSB Master of Arts in English Composition. The program offers three concentrations, in Composition, Literature, and Teaching English as a Second Language. Detailed information about application, admission and degree requirements is available for each concentration below.

About the Program

Composition

Literature

TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language)

Application Deadlines:

For Fall 08: August 1

For Winter 09: November 1

For Spring 09: February 1

We encourage you to apply as early as possible. You are required to submit both a University application (even if you are currently a CSUSB undergraduate) and supporting materials to the M.A. program before an admission decision can be reached. The University application should be completed online.

Waiver Form for Letters of Recommendation

Checklist for Applicants

University Hall

Contact Us:
Department of English
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397

Department Office Telephone:
Tel: (909) 537-5824 Fax: (909) 537-7086

Department Office Location: UH 334

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© 2008 CSUSB Department of English

Current Students

The listing of 2008/2009 graduate classes and a three year schedule (2008-2011) are available below. Please note that courses numbered 662-999 require permits to enroll, and all electives require your coordinator's approval.

New: Finishing the M.A. (a guide to the steps needed to complete the program and graduate)

Comprehensive Examination

2008/2009 Examination Materials

Dates of Fall 08 Comprehensive Exam

Comprehensive Examination Preparation Booklet 2008/2009

Examination Procedures Bulletin 2008/2009

Sample exam responses

Sample Declaration of Intent Form

Pass/Fail Grading Rubric

2007/2008 Examination Materials:

Comprehensive Examination Preparation Booklet 2007/2008

Examination Procedures Bulletin 2007/2008

Course Offerings

Three year schedule (Fall 2008-Spring 2011) (new)

2008-2009 Graduate Courses (new)

2007-2008 Graduate Courses

Commencement (Graduation Ceremony)

Participation in Commencement

Curriculum

Changes to the MA Program for 2006/2007

Dual Concentrations

Requirements for Completing a Dual Concentration

Graduate Committee Meetings, Spring 2008

Submitting your thesis proposal

FRIDAY, APR 25 10:45-12:15
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 10:45-12:15
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 10:45-12:15
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 10:45-12:15

Information

ENGMA, a listserv for Graduate Students

COMPEXAM, a listserv for exam preparation

Registration and Enrollment Policies

Internship (ENG 662, 663, & 664)

Instructions and Forms

Program policies and procedures

7-Year Rule & Degree Completion

Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives

Registration and Enrollment

Teaching Associate Program

TA Program FAQs new, 2008-2009

TA Program Application new, 2008-2009

Thesis Proposal and Thesis

Thesis Proposal Cover Sheet & Instructions

Sample Thesis Proposal Archive

Thesis Format Workshops

Thesis Filing Deadline Dates