This concentration in the English MA is designed for those seeking to teach writing at two-year colleges, high school teachers preparing to offer dual credit or seeking continuing education, and those planning to apply to PhD programs in the field. Study with experienced specialists in composition and rhetoric. Courses include theory, pedagogy, research methods, and practical application. Like all concentrations in the EIU English MA, this program may be completed online or on campus.
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"I chose to attend Eastern IL University because I wanted a program that would help me grow as both a teacher and a researcher. As a high school English teacher, I ask my students to think critically and write with purpose, and I knew I needed to continue developing those same skills myself. ... Through the program, I have designed surveys, conducted interviews, and analyzed data, which has directly shaped my teaching."Amanda BauerClass of 2027, English major
The Master of Arts in English offers students opportunities to pursue advanced training in one of three areas of concentration: Literary and Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, and Composition/Rhetoric. The program will prepare students for careers in a variety of fields, including secondary and college-level teaching, editing and publishing, creative writing, research and technical writing in either the private or the public sector.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$15,147 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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