Thesis Timeline
Typical Two-Year M.A. Program, Thesis Option
Year 1
- Fall
- Three graduate-level courses (9 hours), including ENGL 6000
- Develop Program of Study with Graduate Advisor
- Spring
- Three graduate-level courses (9 hours), including ENGL 6010 (required for Graduate Teaching Assistants; recommended for others)
- Form Advisory Committee: chairperson and two additional faculty
- File Program of Study
- Summer
- Develop thesis prospectus in consultation with Advisory Committee
- Apply for graduation (usually a late August or early September deadline)
Year 2
- Fall
- One graduate-level course, plus ENGL 6990 or ENGL 6005 (thesis credit)
- Develop thesis outline and make substantial progress on first draft
- Apply to PhD programs, if desired
- Spring
- One graduate-level course, plus ENGL 6990
- Finish and defend thesis (by mid April)
