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English MA
Enhance your education and expand your horizons.
A graduate degree in English will develop your research, writing and analytical skills.
In our Master of Arts program, you will expand your knowledge of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction, as well as theory and criticism. An optional concentration in creative writing is a pathway for those who want to go further in their writing practice.
Designed for You
- Our program is for students who have already completed their undergraduate work and wish to expand and deepen their understanding of writing and language.
- Our program is for students who want to pursue independent research to explore a subject in depth and/or develop expertise in a particular area.
- Our program is for students who plan to pursue a terminal degree in this field.
89%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
$300M
More than $300 million has been invested in campus upgrades & renovations in the past 5 years.
>70%
of RIC students receive financial aid, w/ generous opportunities for scholarships, grants & work-study.
Our English Faculty
Dr. Susan C. W. Abbotson
- Professor
Dr. Jeremy P. Benson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Vincent Bohlinger
- Professor
Dr. Karen Lee Boren
- Professor
Dr. Becky Lynn Caouette
- Professor
Dr. Anita Duneer
- Professor
Dr. Brandon Hawk
- Professor
Dr. Jennifer Holl
- Professor
Dr. Zubeda Jalalzai
- Professor
Dr. Kathryn M. Kalinak
- Professor
Dr. Michael J. Michaud
- Professor
Dr. Janice L. Okoomian
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Russell A. Potter
- Professor
Ricardo Quintana Vallejo
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Carrie Shipers
- Associate Professor
Dr. Alison Shonkwiler
- Professor
Dr. Rosalind A. Sibielski
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Joseph L. Zornado
- Professor
Ensuring That You'll be Ready
Alison Shonkwiler
“Our graduate program in English allow students to focus on advanced instruction in literature, theory and writing, which prepares them for a range of careers. Our alumni have pursued fields in environmental science, graphic design, higher education administration, instructional design, library and museum sciences, marketing and public relations, teaching, writing and publishing.”
– Professor of English
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Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.
- emailDeanFAS@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8106
- placeGaige Hall
