MA in English Thesis Planning Timeline

First Year of Program

• ENG 672 – this course provides the theoretical background that will enable you to recognize and exploit your analytical perspective.

Between 6 and 15 credits

• Apply for Candidacy for the Master’s Degree
  • Must be formally admitted to MA program (all pre-grad requirements met) 
  • Must have completed at least six department approved graduate courses with a grade of B or better
  • Must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Form is online and should be completed and submitted to Graduate Coordinator

15 Credits – or the summer before you hope to graduate

• Download the Thesis Prospectus Form.
• Begin annotated bibliography.
• Begin thesis prospectus.

Penultimate Semester

• Lighten course-load to make room for thesis work.
• Early in the term: Get prospectus approved by thesis advisor.
• Once you have found a primary reader who has agreed to work with you on the prospectus, revise the prospectus under your reader’s guidance.
• End of Term – Submit the prospectus to the graduate coordinator.
• Start working on your thesis.

Ultimate Semester

• Lighten course-load to make room for thesis work.
• Research, write, consult, revise, repeat.
• Submit the completed thesis at least 2 months prior to your graduation.
• Complete the Master’s Thesis Cover Sheet (See Grad Handbook for details)
• Complete the Master’s Thesis or Master’s Project Registration of Completion form.
• Get thesis advisor to sign completed form.
• Submit form to Graduate Coordinator.
• Prepare thesis for library binding.