The Department of English at IU South Bend is pleased to announce two master's degree programs – the Master of Arts in English and the Master of Arts in Teaching English.

What are the MA and MAT programs?

The Master of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching are 36 credit hour programs offering training in the production, analysis, and teaching of literary texts. The MAT provides a more specialized option for certified teachers seeking additional credentials. Full-time students may complete the program in two years. Adjusted courses of study are available to part-time students.

What are the benefits of an MA or MAT degree?

These advanced degree programs offer a life-enriching continuation of intellectual study. They foster the further development of skills valued by current employers, including writing and analytical skills, and specialized knowledge in areas such as textual analysis, computer-assisted writing, literacy studies, pedagogy, research, and editing. The degrees also lead to employment opportunities teaching English in the schools or community colleges, working in the service and information industries, the news media, advertising, public relations, and in other corporations requiring writing specialists.

What are the admission requirements for the MA/MAT program?

Applicants for the program must have:

• a bachelor's degree in English or in a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
• (for MAT candidates only) a teacher's certificate from Indiana or another state in the US .
• (for international applicants only) TOEFL scores.

Please note: a candidate who does not meet all of the requirements listed above may apply for special-student status.

Applications:

• Candidates may apply at any time. Applications are reviewed as received.
• Application information and forms

MA/MAT Program Information:

• MA Program description
• MAT Program description

IUSB Resources:

• Office of Financial Aid
• Office of Admissions
• Office of the Registrar

Safety and Security Notice:

At Indiana University South Bend the safety and well being of all members of our campus community is a primary concern. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University publishes an annual security report that includes information about its services, crime prevention strategies, crime reporting policy, procedures & responses, access to campus facilities, enforcement & arrest authority of campus police officers, and campus crime statistics for the most recent three year period. The report also contains information on the University’s policy on alcohol and other drugs, and on other security related University policies. The information and service report is available on the web at http://www.iusb.edu/~sbsafety/clery.shtml.

A hard copy of the report is available by writing to Indiana University South Bend, Safety & Security Department, 1700 Mishawaka Avenue, Associates Building Room AS101E, South Bend, IN 46634-7111. The printed report may also be obtained by calling the department at 574-520-4499, or by stopping by the office.
 

	Apply now! Applications are reviewed as received. For more information about the MA/MAT programs, email sbeng@iusb.edu.