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Master of Arts in English and Writing Studies with Concentration in Literature

California State University - San Bernardino

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 14,657/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 19,404 +

Int. Students: 1,476 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in English and Writing Studies with Concentration in Literature

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in English and Writing Studies is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced studies in the related fields of applied linguistics and teaching English as a second language, literature, composition and rhetoric, as well as English pedagogy and public and professional writing.

With its firm grounding in theory, research, and pedagogy, the M.A. in English and Writing Studies prepares students to excel as scholars, as writers, and as teachers of writing, literature, and English as a second language. The mission of the graduate program is to engage students in an exploration of how written and spoken texts work rhetorically and stylistically, as well as how historical, cultural, and social conditions affect the ways in which speakers, writers, and readers construct meaning. In addition, the program provides students with a strong foundation for pursuing a Ph.D. degree. The M.A. enables students, whatever their career path, to become socially committed, rhetorically flexible scholars, teachers and writers, well-prepared to make significant contributions in their chosen fields and communities, both local and global.

The Graduate Committee, under the leadership of the graduate coordinators, has general supervision of the program and the work of students. Students are required to consult regularly with the graduate coordinators for advising. Petitions for waiver of requirements must be approved by the graduate coordinators and the Dean of Graduate Studies when appropriate.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 14,657 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University - San Bernardino

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

CSUSB offers a Presidential Non__Resident Award for newly admitted students. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements depending on their level (undergraduate or graduate):
Undergraduate Programs:

Meet CSUSB undergraduate admission requirements; and pay nonresident tuition
Be a nonresident in the state of California for fee assessment
Be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate student in a course of study of no fewer than fifteen (15) units
Have the following grade point average (GPA) with A=4.0 (scale):
Freshmen: 3.5 High School GPA
Lower__Division Transfer: 3.5 HS GPA and 3.5 cumulative GPA in all transferable credits attempted
Upper__Division Transfer: 3.5 cumulative GPA in all transferable credits attempted.

Graduate Programs:

Meet CSUSB graduate program admission requirements
Be a nonresident in the state of California for fee assessment; and pay nonresident tuition; c. Be enrolled as a matriculated graduate student in a course of study of no fewer than ten (10) semester units (full__time enrollment units may vary by graduate program)
Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.