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Georgia State University
Overview
Georgia State University / Department of English is located in Atlanta, GA.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Rhetoric and composition | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | English | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | English | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Creative writing | Fiction |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Creative writing | Poetry |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Literary studies | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Rhetoric and composition | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Creative writing | Creative writing |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Literary studies | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Creative writing | Fiction |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Creative writing | Poetry |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 18 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
168
Applied
97
Accepted
38
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Traineership |
Student Body
185
Total Graduate Students
34%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
65%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.54% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.65% |
| White or Caucasian | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.7% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
Gender
Male (37%)
Female (62%)
Faculty
47
Total faculty
Full-time - 47
Part-time - 0
Male (23)
Female (24)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | British and American literature and transnational literatures in English, literary theory and cultural studies, creative writing (fiction and poetry), rhetoric and composition, new media and digital humanities |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
33 Gilmer Street
Atlanta, GA 30302-3083
United States
Atlanta, GA 30302-3083
United States