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For questions about the program, contact MA in English Director, Dr. Anoop Mirpuri, at eng-director@pdx.edu. For questions about the admissions application, contact grdstudy@pdx.edu.
Overview
The Bachelor's + Master's in English pathway program allows qualified undergraduates in the department to work towards their MA in English while completing their BA or BS in English.
Students admitted into the B+M in English are able to take up to 12 credit hours of 500-level course work as an undergraduate, at an undergraduate tuition rate, and apply the credits to their undergraduate and graduate degrees, saving them both time and money as they progress toward two degrees.
Students apply to the B+M in English in their junior year; students admitted to the program take 500-level courses in their senior year, beginning with ENG 500 in the fall of their senior year.
Admissions
Eligibility
Students are eligible to apply for the B+M in English if they have met the following criteria:
- Minimum PSU GPA of 3.3.
- Complete at least 120 credits by the end of spring term of junior year.
- Complete either ENG 300 or WR 301 (or both) by the end of winter term of junior year. A student who has completed only one of these two courses by the time of the application must complete the other by the end of spring term of junior year.
Application Deadlines
| Deadline | Start Term |
|---|
| May 1 | Fall Quarter |
| October 15 | Winter Quarter |
| January 15 | Spring Quarter |
Application Process
By the appropriate application deadline, students should submit the following materials via the application form.
- A statement of purpose, approximately two pages, describing your reasons for pursuing a Master’s in English degree, your academic interests, and your qualifications for graduate-level work.
- A writing sample from an English literature class totaling at least 10 pages (either one long paper or multiple shorter papers). Do not send creative writing such as novel chapters or poetry.
- Two letters of recommendation from PSU English faculty.
- An unofficial transcript from PSU.
Continuing Requirements
- All courses numbered 500 and above must receive a grade of B or better.
- All undergraduate classes must receive a grade of C or better.
- Maintain a 3.3 or higher PSU institutional GPA.
- Achieve a 3.0 or higher GPA each academic term after admission to the program.
- Resolve any incomplete courses within one term.
- No P/NP credit will be accepted for either program.
Students who have met the continuing requirements are guaranteed admission to the MA in English.
Second Language Requirement
Please note that the MA requires second language proficiency (two years of college-level study or the equivalent). If you are completing a BS degree in English, you will need to meet the second language requirement before graduating with an MA in English.
Advising
Students will work with their assigned undergraduate advisor and consult with the MA in English Director on their admissions application for the B+M. They will be assigned a graduate faculty advisor once admitted. During their senior year, their primary advisor will continue to be their assigned undergraduate advisor but they will also consult with their assigned graduate faculty advisor on graduate-level courses. During their first year in the MA, they will continue on with their assigned graduate faculty advisor until they are ready to select a permanent advisor and committee chair.