Master of Arts in English
TAKE THE NEXT STEP and get your Master of Arts in English degree from Weber State University. Designed for working professionals, our Master’s in English offers advanced preparation in the study of literature, language, rhetoric, creative writing and English education. Classes are offered in the evening, online, and in the summer semester to fit your busy schedule. Our professors have won multiple awards for teaching, scholarship and service; collectively, our faculty has published over 20 books and dozens of articles and counting.
Discover your Brilliance
Our outstanding faculty, small class sizes, flexible scheduling and affordable tuition provide an exceptional graduate education experience.
Degree and Certificate Options
The Master of Arts in English program offers three emphases so students can customize their studies to their needs and passions. There is also a non-degree post-baccalaureate certificate that provides students with advanced training in Rhetoric and Writing Studies with an emphasis on teaching college-level composition.
Be Brilliant to your Employers
What can you do with an MA in English? After completing the program, our graduates have:
Authored and published books, poetry, short stories, articles, reviews and research papers
Progressed to doctoral and MFA degrees in Creative Writing, English, Education, Leadership and other fields
Served in teaching or advising positions at every major college and university along the Wasatch Front and beyond
Started their own freelance and consulting businesses
Taught English at both public and private high schools
Worked for some of Utah's largest employers, including Intermountain Healthcare and Davis School District
…and more