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Idaho State University
Overview
Idaho State University / Department of English and Philosophy is located in Pocatello, ID.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| (Post-Master's Certificate) | TESOL | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | English | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | English and the teaching of English |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum 50th percentile verbal), general literature exam 1 Foreign Language Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 2 papers, 2 teaching internships |
| Other Advanced Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (minimum 35th percentile on verbal section) 6 credits of elective linguistics, practicum |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | June 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum 50th percentile verbal), general literature exam | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation, 5-page writing sample | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.5, writing examples, 3 letters of recommendation, master's degree in English | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Bachelor's degree, minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in last 2 years, 3 letters of recommendation, knowledge of second language |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
66
Total Graduate Students
56%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
43%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.55% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 10.61% |
Gender
Male (42%)
Female (57%)
Faculty
20
Total faculty
Full-time - 20
Part-time - 0
Male (13)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | American literature, Renaissance literature, composition and rhetoric, Intermountain West studies, ethics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
921 South 8th Avenue, Unit 8056
Pocatello, ID 83209-8056
United States
Pocatello, ID 83209-8056
United States