College of Arts and Letters

The College of Arts and Letters is home to four fantastic graduate programs: Communication Studies, English & Writing Studies, Spanish, and Art/Studio Art. 

Learn more about each program and their admission requirements below.  

Graduate Programs

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Explore your interests in Media, Communication, and Culture with an M.A. in Communication Studies!

Our program trains students to become ethical communication professionals, educators, and scholars. There are extensive funding opportunities available!

Spring 2022 admission: Applications due Dec. 15

Fall 2022 admission: Applications due April 15

M.A. Communication Studies

Our M.A. in English & Writing Studies has five concentrations: Literature, Composition & Rhetoric, Applied Linguistics & TESL, Pedagogy, and Public & Professional Writing. 

This program prepares students for a variety of careers in teaching, marketing and communications, writing and editing, and more!

Spring 2022 admission: Applications due Dec. 15

Fall 2022 admission: Applications due July 15 

M.A. English & Writing Studies

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Get your M.A. in Spanish and take a variety of exciting courses, like Chicanx/Latinx Literature in Spanish!

This program prepares you for careers in education, Spanish-language media, as well as translation and interpretation.

You can even pursue certificates in Healthcare Spanish and/or Criminal Justice Spanish!

Spring 2022 admission: Applications due Dec. 17

Fall 2022 admission: Applications due April 15

M.A. Spanish

Our M.A in Art and M.F.A in Studio Art encourage intense experimentation with the freedom to work in any medium or range of materials and approaches. 

Students leave the program ready to launch their careers as college professors, artists, critics, curators, and more.

Fall 2022 admission: Applications due Feb. 15

M.A. Art / M.F.A. Studio Art