English (Combined BA/MA)
This combined BA/MA program allows students to complete both the BA in English and the MA in English in 5 years.
Our graduates are writers, editors, teachers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, journalists, designers, analysts, and public servants. They advance in publishing, media, journalism, higher education, nonprofit, and business careers. They become informed citizens, independent researchers, careful readers, and artful writers.
Application Requirements
If you are a prospective Freshman or Transfer applicant, learn more about admission criteria here.
- Application Deadline: Rolling admission
- Students will be sent an expedited application from Graduate Admissions to complete
- Application Deadline: Rolling admission
- Transcript: Montclair transcript will be uploaded by Graduate Admissions
- Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation, from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant’s promise of academic achievement and potential for professional growth.
- Resume: A current resume is not required, but applicants are encouraged to include one.
- Writing sample of your academic writing or literary analysis:
- Minimum of 7 pages
- Specify (1) some close analysis of a text and (2) at least 2-3 research citations
- Statement of Purpose – Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions:
- What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?
- In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and/or experience.
- Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?
Students with a GPA below a 3.0 are not eligible for admission to a Combined Program, and will need to submit a traditional application to their graduate program of interest. Prior to applying, please speak with your program advisor for more details.
Contact
If you have inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact:
Program Coordinator: Adam Rzepka
Office: Dickson Hall 309
Email: rzepkaa@montclair.edu
Telephone: 973-655-7646
*During the summer months, there will be a rotating department chair available to answer your inquiry. Find the updated summer chair for this program.*
If you have questions regarding the application process and requirements, please email or call us:
Undergraduate Admissions
Email: msuadm@montclair.edu
Telephone: (973) 655-4444
Fax: (973) 655-7700
Office of Graduate Admissions
Email: graduate@montclair.edu
Telephone: 973-655-5147
Fax: (973) 655-7869