Mountain State University

In MSU's MA Interdisciplinary Studies, would it be possible to have an English/Creative Writing emphasis? If so, would the degree state that emphasis? Would such a degree be acceptable for teaching English/Creative Writing at the college level?

Also, I need the content semester hours to clearly show that the emphasis is in English/Creative Writing, to serve to renew and upgrade my secondary school teaching certificate.

If there are other schools better for my goals, and also cheaper, somone please let me know.

 

take a look at this program: NSULA MA English

I don't know if you can get the creative writing aspect covered but it might be worth a look due to its cost.

 

Ah yes, Northwestern State. Thanks Kevin. I already found this program but eliminated it for two reasons: they require a foreign language and the GRE, neither of which I want to fool with, although I did have a year of Latin in undergrad school.

Other schools I've looked at are National University and Western New Mexico U.

 

These two are spoken of a lot here in the forum. What is the draw to National University for you? A friend of mine just finished the MA in English and MA in Creative writing at NU.

 

Michael,

Man, you are making it tough today. Take a look at Morehead MA English

 

Nope, for they want a GRE score.

 

I like the course offerings and the way they are offered - in 4 week or 8 week blocks. But NU is too expensive.

 

Sorry.

 

Oh heck. That's too bad.

I had a 3.86 undergrad GPA and just can't see the use of taking the GRE - a waste of time and money, imo.

 

Have you thought about doing certs. in Creative Writing or Composition (If that exists), and just doing a straight MA in Interdisciplinary Studies?

So basically you will be going to two different schools.

 

I don't think I could afford that.

 

You make a good point. I never could understand why people want a GRE when one's GPA is so high.

 

Maybe, but if taking the GRE gets you in to a suitable program and/or a cheaper cost then is it really a waste of time and money?

I always look at these type of requirements as just part of the process. But then I'm well acquainted with bureaucracy.

Best of luck.

 

I have also looked at U. of West Alabama's MAT. But they require either the GRE or MAT. Probably couldn't get any writing course in there, though, and they're expensive too. But it would upgrdae my teaching cert.

That's not my only goal, though, because I really want to get out of the secondary ed classroom.

 

You do have a point; it's just at this time in my life I've gotten impatient and don't want to jump through unnecessary hoops anymore.

Thanks for your well-wishes.

 

How hard is the GRE anyway? I would assume it is not that hard. If I am right, some schools even allow you admission without the GRE, but you will have to take it within the first year or so.

 

From what I've read, I believe I'd rather take the Miller Analogies Test if I absolutely had to take it or the GRE. I don't think it's as long as the GRE, but I might be wrong.

 

If you have some time, maybe a year of so, I would try to take it. Study for the sections you will need for admission, and then take it. Even if you are already in a program you want.

I am pass that phase, but was still thinking about taking it for a MA in English for a University I wanted to attend (DL) after the DA. I know it sounds like I am going backwards, but I seem to have this feeling of not completing a MA in English, with the BA in English I have. I wanted to stay on the same path in the English realm of things.

 

There is an online certificate in Composition Studies from Indiana University - East. However, it is a bit cost prohibitive for out-of-state residents.

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