Department of English

Overview

The University of Akron / Department of English is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Composition
Master of Arts (MA)	Literature
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Creative writing

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	23
Other Advanced Degrees	8

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18

Applied

18

Accepted

13

Enrolled

Applying

45

Application Fee - Domestic

70

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	BA in English, minimum GPA of 2.75, statement of purpose

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 92

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

48

Total Graduate Students

12%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.08%
Black or African American	2.08%
White or Caucasian	79%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	2.08%

Gender

Male (27%)

Female (72%)

Faculty

21

Total faculty

Full-time - 18

Part-time - 3

Male (12)

Female (9)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	British and American literary studies, literary theory, creative writing, applied linguistics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	29,101

Location & Contact

Address 302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH  44325
United States

Contact Dr. Sheldon Wrice
Interim Chair
Email: swrice1@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-6023

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