Major: English

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Concentrations: Science Fiction and Fantasy, Rhetoric and Composition

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: jsxfjn.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits
• GRE requirement waived for this application cycle
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of intent
• One writing sample

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits
• GRE requirement waived for this application cycle
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of intent
• One writing sample
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY NOW REQUEST INFORMATION INVEST IN GRAD EDUCATION
 

Contact/Information

Julia Mason, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of English
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Culture and Society Building (CU-97) Rm 306
Boca Raton Campus Map

(E) julia.mason@jsxfjn.com
(W) jsxfjn.com/english/ma

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: January 15
Spring: November 1
Summer: January 15

International Students
Fall: January 15
Spring: July 15
Summer: January 15