English
Department of English
We offer graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (M.A.) in English, Master of Arts in the Teaching of English (M.A.T.E.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English. The department also participates in the M.A. in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) program housed in the Department of Educational Specialties. The Master of Arts in the Teaching of English program is designed primarily for elementary and secondary teachers of literature, language, and writing. It offers two emphases, in literature and in writing. The M.A.T.E. degree does not, however, lead to a Nevada public schools teaching certificate for grades K-12; such certification is available only through the College of Education. Most students in the M.A.T.E. program already have received this certification.
Degrees Offered: M.A., M.A.T.E., Ph.D.
More information: www.unr.edu/cla/engl/program/graduate/bulletin
Required Standardized Test: GRE
Application Deadline: M.A./M.A.T.E. Fall, Feb. 1; Spring, Oct. 1 Ph.D., Feb. 1 only
Graduate Program Director:
Donald Hardy, donhardy@unr.edu
College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts contains the disciplines of the humanities and social sciences, as well as the School of the Arts and the new School of Social Research and Justice Studies.
A liberal arts education at the University of Nevada, Reno emphasizes inquiry, discovery and openness to new ideas and perspectives. Through intensive study of a major field and broad exposure to other disciplines, liberal arts students develop intellectual curiosity, research skills, eagerness to discuss difficult questions and the ability to define and solve complex problems.