"The graduate English program at Lynchburg College was an obvious choice for me, because of the faculty's level of professionalism and experience in the field. Professors equip students with the tools to be successful in academic research and publishing, and I've gained invaluable skills for my further endeavors as both an instructor and a writer."
Michael Mitchell '10 M. A. in English student
Why an M.A. in English?
- You need more time to decide on a career; you want to wait out a soft job market; you enjoy being a student.
- You are interested in broadening and deepening your understanding of literature, or pursuing a specific area of interest for personal intellectual enrichment.
- You are a writer interested in honing your art.
- You are aiming for a career in editing or publishing.
- You are interested in teaching English K-12 or possibly at a community college, junior college, or prep school (secondary teachers with M.A. degrees earn higher salaries).
- You have a strong interest in embarking on an academic career in English.
Over the course of the M.A. program, students are expected to demonstrate advanced specialized knowledge of literary and language studies; develop scholarly expertise through reading, writing, and researching literature and language; conduct research independently and/or with faculty; and expand their knowledge of literary criticism. An active and productive program faculty works closely with students in cultivating their writing and research skills.