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Texas Tech University
Overview
Texas Tech University / Department of English is located in Lubbock, TX.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Technical communication | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Technical communication and rhetoric | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | English | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | English |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 16 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Varies Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
136
Applied
44
Accepted
32
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | January 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | June 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 8 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
168
Total Graduate Students
52%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
47%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.74% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.36% |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.57% |
| Unknown | 1.19% |
Gender
Male (36%)
Female (63%)
Faculty
88
Total faculty
Full-time - 79
Part-time - 9
Male (38)
Female (50)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | American, British, and comparative literature; creative writing; linguistics; film; technical communication and rhetoric |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 21,274 |
Location & Contact
Address
Box 43091
Lubbock, TX 79409-3091
United States
Lubbock, TX 79409-3091
United States
Contact
Dr. Brian Still
Department Chair
Email: brian.still@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-834-6439
Fax: 806-742-0989
Department Chair
Email: brian.still@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-834-6439
Fax: 806-742-0989