English, MA / Library and Information Science, MLIS MA / MLIS, Dual Master’s
In collaboration with several other academic units at UW-Milwaukee, SOIS offers students the opportunity to obtain two Master鈥檚 degrees concurrently鈥攐ne in Library and Information Science (MLIS) and one in a subject area.
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- The number of degree credits needed for each of the coordinated programs is usually 12 fewer than the sum of the two programs if they were not taken simultaneously.听All degree requirements of each component must be satisfied.
- The MLIS听portion of the coordinated degrees can be completed online.
- Prerequisite to the award of either degree in this program is the simultaneous award of its counterpart degree.
MLIS Component
The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) component of each of the coordinated programs includes 30 credits of SOIS courses. These include the听MLIS听core courses (12 credits). The remaining 18 MLIS credits are selected from the School鈥檚 offerings in accordance with the student鈥檚 goals in the coordinated degree program.
MLIS/MA English
The MLIS/MA English Coordinated Degree Program prepares students for positions as humanities librarians.
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Program Type
Master’s
Program Format
On Campus
We have more information about admissions to the English portion of the program as well as admissions FAQs.
Admission Requirements听
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines vary by program, please review the for specific programs. Other important dates and deadlines can be found by using the One Stop calendars.
Admission
An applicant must meet the 51猎奇 Graduate School requirements plus all admission requirements of both the School of Information Studies and the coordinated degree department. Please review the admission details of each program and contact an advisor with any questions.
Credits and Courses
Students interested in the English MA/MLIS program are expected to follow all the requirements and standards as described in this section of the Catalog with the following exceptions: the 21 credits required for the MA in English in the coordinated degree program are to be taken within the Department. Courses in related areas must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies in English. For more information on this program, see the Library and Information Science page.
Basic Required MLIS Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| INFOST听501 | Foundations of Library and Information Science | 3 |
| INFOST听511 | Organization of Information | 3 |
| INFOST听571 | Information Access and Retrieval | 3 |
| INFOST听799 | Research Methods in Information Studies | 3 |
| Other MLIS courses | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Important
You must refer to the catalog pages of both individual master's programs to ensure that you meet all requirements for both degrees.
English Courses听
Students in the MA/MLIS program may subtract 9 elective credits from their chosen concentration below.
Students admitted to the master鈥檚 program earn the degree by completing a minimum of 30 credits of graduate coursework in English, writing a final project, and passing an oral examination at the conclusion of their coursework.
Although students must enroll initially in one of the four plans of study described below, students who demonstrate a capacity for doctoral work, and wish to earn a Ph.D. at 51猎奇, are advised to proceed as rapidly as possible to the PhD program. Ordinarily students are not allowed to proceed beyond 30 credits without having been admitted to the doctoral program. No more than 27 credits earned at the master鈥檚 level may be included in the 54 credits required for the Ph.D.
Plan A (Literature and Cultural Theory)
A minimum of 30 credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH听703 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in Literature (must be taken in first semester) | 1 |
| ENGLISH听720 | Modern Literary Theory | 3 |
| Select 9 credits in literature courses (at least 3 credits pre-1800) | 9 | |
| Select 3 credits in 800-level seminar in literature or cultural theory | 3 | |
| Select 6 credits in cultural theory | 6 | |
| Select 8 credits of electives 1 | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Which may include up to 5 credits of ENGLISH听790.
Additional Requirements
- A final project, which shall be a paper of at least 30 pages which grows out of and significantly expands some aspect of the student鈥檚 literary studies.
- An oral examination, usually lasting an hour and a half, which covers the final project and a separate 30-book reading list.
- All credits must be 600-level or above, with no more than 6 credits at the 600 level. (ENGLISH听701听must be counted as an elective.)
Plan B (Rhetoric and Composition)
A minimum of 30 credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses 1 | ||
| ENGLISH听712 | Theories in Public Rhetorics and Community Engagement: | 3 |
| ENGLISH听713 | Research Methods in Rhetorics, Literacies, and Community Engagement: | 3 |
| ENGLISH听750 | History of Rhetoric and Writing Studies: | 3 |
| Select 21 credits of electives 2 | 21 | |
| ENGLISH听427 | Writing for Nonprofits | |
| ENGLISH听431G | Topics in Advanced Communications: | |
| ENGLISH听432 | The Rhetoric of Argument | |
| ENGLISH听439 | Information Design | |
| ENGLISH听443 | Grant Writing | |
| ENGLISH听444 | Technical Editing | |
| ENGLISH听633G | Seminar in Rhetoric and Professional Writing: | |
| ENGLISH听701 | Writing Pedagogies | |
| ENGLISH听711 | Topics in Public and Professional Writing: | |
| ENGLISH听749 | Advanced Internship in Writing and Community Engagement | |
| ENGLISH听755 | Issues in Writing Research: | |
| ENGLISH听790 | Master's Project 3 | |
| ENGLISH听854 | Seminar in College Writing Pedagogy: | |
| ENGLISH听855 | Seminar in Public Rhetorics and Community Engagement: | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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ENGLISH听712, ENGLISH听713, and ENGLISH听750 may be taken twice with different topics with the second iteration counting toward Electives.
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No more than 6 credits may be from courses below the 700 level. Students may take up to 6 credits of ENGLISH听749 and may take ENGLISH听711, ENGLISH听755, ENGLISH听854, and ENGLISH听855 up to three times with different topics.
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Electives may include up to 6 credits of ENGLISH听790. Please consult your advisor for guidance on enrolling in ENGLISH听790 and preparing for the MA project and exam.
Additional Requirements
- A final project, which shall be a research paper appropriate to the student鈥檚 professional goals.
- An oral examination, usually lasting an hour and a half, which covers the final project and a reading list of at least 30 texts not listed in the project bibliography or works cited list.
Plan C (Creative Writing)
A minimum of 30 credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 6 credits in 600- or 700-level literature courses (at least 3 credits at the 700 level) | 6 | |
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| ENGLISH听715&听ENGLISH听815 | Narrative Craft and Theory:and Seminar in Fiction Writing: | |
| ENGLISH听716&听ENGLISH听816 | Poetic Craft and Theory:and Seminar in Poetry Writing: | |
| Select 6 credits in writing courses at the 600 or 700 level | 6 | |
| Select 12 credits of electives 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Which may include up to 6 credits of ENGLISH听790.
Additional Requirements
- No more than 12 credits may be earned in 600-level courses.
- A final project, which shall be a collection of fiction and/or poetry, a novel, or other substantial work of imaginative writing.
- An oral examination, usually lasting an hour and a half, which covers the final project and a reading list of at least 30 texts representative of the student鈥檚 literary background and interests.
Plan H (Media, Cinema, and Digital Studies)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Take 15 credits across these courses: | 15 | |
| ENGLISH听742 | Media Studies | |
| ENGLISH听743 | Film Theory and Criticism (Subtitle) | |
| ENGLISH听876 | Seminar in Media Studies: | |
| ENGLISH听877 | Seminar in Film Studies: | |
| ENGLISH听887 | Seminar in Digital Studies: | |
| Proseminar (take 2 credits) | 2 | |
| ENGLISH听747 | Proseminar in Media, Cinema, and Digital Studies | |
| Electives: 7-12 credits electives at graduate level (can include 700 & 701) | 7-12 | |
| Master's project: 1-6 credits of English 790 | 1-6 | |
| Total credits | 30 | |
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If students take more elective credits, then they may take fewer credits in the master's project, or vice versa, so long as their total credits add up to 30. Students should consult the Coordinator to decide how many credits of the master's project are recommended.
English graduate students typically fund their education from a variety of sources including personal funds.
Teaching and Research Assistantships are the primary form of financial support for some English graduate students. These positions provide a salary and tuition remission. Some small scholarships are also available. Click below for more details.