Department of English
Greenville, NC
114
Students
Urban
Setting
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Overview
East Carolina University / Department of English is located in Greenville, NC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Rhetoric, writing, and professional communication | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Rhetoric and composition | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Linguistics | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Teaching English to speakers of other languages | |
| (Certificate) | Multicultural and transnational literatures | |
| (Certificate) | Teaching English to speakers of other languages | |
| (Certificate) | Teaching English in the two-year college | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | English studies | |
| (Certificate) | Professional communication | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Technical and professional communication | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Creative writing | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Multicultural and transnational literatures | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Literature |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 24 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test or MAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test or MAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
36
Applied
34
Accepted
25
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 31st | February 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 30th | October 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test or MAT | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test or MAT | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Writing samples | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Recommended | TOEFL IBT score: 78 |
| IELTS: Recommended |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
|
| TWE: Recommended |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
114
Total Graduate Students
64%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
35%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.51% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 20.18% |
| White or Caucasian | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.51% |
| Unknown | 4.39% |
Gender
Male (26%)
Female (73%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Technical and professional communication, rhetoric/composition, multicultural and transnational literature, creative writing, film studies |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
East 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
United States
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
United States