English: Teaching (M.A.E.T.)
Application deadlines
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This program is not currently accepting applications.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.
Graduate test
The General GRE is not required for this program.
Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.
Recommendations
This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.
Written statement
Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:
I am applying for admission into the ______________________________ program.
Programs/concentrations include:
- Master of Arts in Literature—MA
- Master of Arts with an Emphasis in Teaching—MAET
- Master of Fine Arts in Fiction—MFA
- Master of Fine Arts in Poetry—MFA
- Master of Fine Arts in Drama—MFA
Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:
Submit a 750-word essay about why you wish to undertake graduate study and which key experiences have shaped your decision. You may reflect upon ideas, texts, and modes of study that inspire you and discuss your plans for pursuing them. Please use the essay to highlight important aspects of your application.
Previous written work
Submit one writing sample on a topic in your chosen program/concentration. Your writing sample should be typed, double-spaced, and unmarked. For the M.A.E.T. degree, this should be a 10-15 page scholarly paper on a literary topic or on the teaching of literature or composition.
Other program materials
If applying for graduate assistantship, complete the following narrative and submit within the online application:
If you have taught before, write a 700- to 1000-word essay explaining your teaching philosophy and experience. If you have not taught, write a 500-word essay in which you imagine your own approach to teaching.
Transcript requirement
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.
Additional information
If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.
Department of English — College of Arts and Sciences
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