Department of English
Bowling Green, KY
36
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Western Kentucky University / Department of English is located in Bowling Green, KY, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Literature | Women writers |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Literature | Literary theory |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Literature | World literature |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Literature | American literature |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Literature | British literature |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Writing | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Teaching English as a second language | |
| Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed) | English | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Education |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 17 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional Final exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13
Applied
8
Accepted
4
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee - Domestic
No
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | April 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.75 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 555 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | April 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
36
Total Graduate Students
55%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
44%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.78% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.33% |
| White or Caucasian | 86% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 2.78% |
Gender
Male (30%)
Female (69%)
Faculty
17
Total faculty
Full-time (16)
Part-time (1)
Male (6)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Improving writing, linking teacher knowledge and performance, Victorian women writers, Kentucky women writers, Kentucky poets |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,800 |
Location & Contact
Address
1906 College Heights Boulevard
Bowling Green, KY 42101
United States
Bowling Green, KY 42101
United States
Contact
Dr. Karen L Schneider
Phone: 270-745-0111
Phone: 270-745-0111