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Candidates pursuing the M.A. degree will be expected to complete courses granting at least 30 credits (ten courses at three credits each). Three credits must be in a theory course, ordinarily thought of as a course primarily concerned with the study of texts in literary and/or cultural theory, from among the department's regular offerings; and three must be in the "Introduction to Advanced Research" course or its equivalent.

We are able to offer a wide variety of courses to M.A. students, ordinarily at least 12 per semester, and limit most courses to 15 students or fewer. ³ÉÈËÿÈÕ´óÈüs may devote up to six of the required 30 credits to independent work under the supervision of department faculty, resulting in one or more longer papers. ³ÉÈËÿÈÕ´óÈüs wishing to pursue this option should consult with the program director early in their graduate careers.