Graduate Programs in English

Elevate Your Voice. Transform Your Career.

North Carolina A&T’s graduate programs in English offer two distinct yet complementary paths for advanced study: the Master of Arts in English and African American Literature and the Graduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Communication. 

Master of Arts in English and African-American Literature

Dive deep into the powerful intersections of literature, culture, and critical theory. Built on a renowned foundation in African American literary traditions and rhetorical analysis, this program prepares visionary thinkers for doctoral study, education, law, publishing, and public scholarship.

Why Choose the M.A.?

• Flexible Pathways: Choose between a Research Thesis track or a comprehensive Non-Thesis option aligned with your career goals.
• National Collaboration: Benefit from an exclusive cross-institutional partnership with Wayne State University, expanding your research exposure and national academic network.
• Support & Mentorship: Access scholarships, graduate assistantships, and direct mentorship from published scholars and dedicated faculty.

Graduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Communication (TPC)

Master the art of complex messaging in a high-demand, digital economy. This 100% online, 15-credit hour post-baccalaureate credential equips working professionals, engineers, health specialists, and career-changers with high-impact writing, editing, and strategic communication skills.

Program Highlights

• 100% Online & Flexible: Designed for busy professionals and early-career grads balancing work and study.
• Core Leadership: Master foundational principles in communication theory and departmental management.
• Tailored Electives: Customize your credential with focused coursework in:
  • Digital Composition, Race, & Technology
  • Technical & Scientific Editing
  • Rhetorics of Health, Medicine, & Public Policy

Take the Next Step
Flourice W. Richardson, PhD, TPC Program & Certificate Coordinator
General Classroom Building, Room A427
Phone: (336) 285-3513 | Email: fwrichar@ncat.edu
Explore the TPC Online Certificate