Bemidji State University
School of Graduate Studies
Bemidji State University #48
1500 Birchmont Drive NE
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699
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Master of Arts – English
Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Name
Mailing Address
Street Address
City
Telephone
State
Zip
BSU
(H)
Student ID #
(W or C)
Current Email
Experience-(list last two assignments)
Location
Type of Position
Program Plan: (check one)
Years
Plan A (Thesis)
Plan B (Creative Thesis)
Transfer Credits-(A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for transfer.)
Dept. &
Course#
Name of Course
College/University
Sem.
Cr. Hrs.
Term or
Session
Grade
Signed
Director, School of Graduate Studies
Has the Departmental qualifying exam/written exam been given?
Yes
No
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT, ADVISOR AND/OR GRADUATE COORDINATOR (IF
APPLICABLE), AND DEPT CHAIR BEFORE SUBMITTING TO GRADUATE STUDIES.
Date
Candidate's Signature
Check if sent by email:
I approve the proposed program and recommend this student for candidacy for the Master's degree program:
Date
Advisor
Date
Major Coordinator/Chair
Date
College Dean
Comments:
Date
Director, Graduate Studies
Deficiencies, if any, to be removed
MA in English Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY PAGE 2
This section must be completed with the assistance of your advisor. List all courses completed (including transfer courses) and
courses yet to be taken. At least 50% of all graduate course work (less the Thesis/Research credits) must be at the 6000 level.
See the catalog for program requirements.
I. Required Core
Note: Contact the English Department Chair about the ENGL 5580/ML5430 requirement.
Dept. &
Sem.
Year, Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Hours
& Session
ENGL 5580 The English Language
3 credits
OR
ML 5430
Linguistics
3 credits
ENGL 6277
ENGL 6270
ENGL 6680
ENGL 6260
ENGL 6270
ENGL 6680
Problems of Literary Criticism
Choose one course in American Literature:
Seminar in Literature (American Theme)
Interdisciplinary Seminar (American Theme)
Choose one course in British Literature:
Shakespeare
Seminar in Literature (British Theme)
Interdisciplinary Seminar (British Theme)
II. Required Electives in English (Select with consent of advisor)
Dept. &
Course #
Title of Course
Select sufficient courses to bring final credit total to 30.
Instructor
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Semester Hours Required
Sem.
Hours
Year, Sem.
& Session
Semester Hours Required
III. Thesis Requirement
Dept. &
Course #
Title of Course
ENGL 6990 Thesis
9-12 Credits
Instructor
Grade
12-15 Credits
Sem.
Year, Sem.
Hours
& Session
Instructor
6 credits
Semester Hours Required 6 Credits
Substitutions (A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for substitution.)
Dept. &
Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Hours
Year, Sem.,
& Session
Substituted Semester Hours Total
Minimum Semester Credits Required for Degree: 30 Credits
MnSCU 50% Rule is met by 12 @ 6000 level credits
Grade
Total Semester Credits:
Sub. for
Course #
Grade
Grade
0-10 Credits