Graduate Programs
Masters of Arts in English and African American Literature
Our M.A. program offers students a wide range of skills and knowledge in the areas of English and African-American Literature. Specifically, the degree provides students the opportunity to explore critical theories and hone their critical reading, thinking and writing skills. It also offers a solid foundation for those who may choose to seek a Ph.D. in such disciplines as African-American, Comparative or English Literatures, as well as African-American, Africana, Cultural, Ethnic, Gender, Subaltern and Women’s Studies. For more information contact our graduate coordinator or review our frequently asked questions:
Dr. Angela Jacobs, Graduate Program Director
General Classroom Building (GCB) Office A 428
Phone: 336.334.7771
Email: afjacobs@ncat.edu
Graduate Admission Application Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many courses are required?
- 30 credit hours
2. What does a full-time course load look like?
- 3 classes per semester
3. Would I have to do a thesis?
- Not necessarily
- Thesis & Non-thesis option offered
4. Is there really an African-American focus?
- Yes, an African Diasporic focus in all classes
5. Is it affordable?
- One of the most inexpensive MA programs amongst the UNC institutions
6. How long does it take?
- Usually 1 – 2 years
7. Is funding available?
- Graduate College webpage - The Graduate College Funding Model
- Limited number of departmental assistantships
- Campus graduate work opportunities through Handshake (formerly AggieLink)
8. Will I have an opportunity for conferencing?
- Yes; our students have presented at local, regional, and national conferences.
9. How can I become involved as a graduate student?
- We have an active Sigma Tau Delta organization which I encourage you to join.
- Institutional Graduate Student Organization
10. What have MA alumni done with their degrees?
- HS teachers and Public school administrators
- Higher education professors
- Higher education administrators
- PhD Studies
- Non-profit sector
- Entrepreneurs
- Attorneys
