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English - Creative Writing Track, M.A. in

West Chester University’s Master of Arts in English engages students intellectually and creatively through its stimulating courses and internationally recognized faculty. The M.A. in English features diverse, innovative courses in literature, rhetoric, composition, pedagogy, language study, creative writing, book history, new media, various types of editing, and literary and cultural critical theory. Our program provides flexible, year-round instruction that accommodates busy professionals. The M.A. in English equips graduates with writing expertise, analytical thinking, and cultural awareness, skills valued in both academic and non-academic roles. Our graduates go on to study at the doctoral and MFA level and work in roles ranging from development and publishing to marketing and teaching. With a choice of three tracks offering both thesis and non-thesis options, WCU offers students flexibility to tailor the degree to best suit their individual needs and objectives. Regardless of track selected, students enjoy a highly supportive environment that nurtures scholarly development, heightens cultural literacy, hones communication skills, fosters problem-solving abilities, and cultivates intellectual and personal growth through small class sizes and attentive faculty mentoring. Students also benefit from the program’s rich array of professional development opportunities. Get involved: Graduate Student Association Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project Rhetoric Society of America WCU Poetry Conference WCU Word Works.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

An undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0, and a GPA of 3.25 in Psychology.
GRE General test scores of 153 (Verbal) and 144 (Quantitative). According to the ETS, these are concordant with scores of 500 on the scale used prior.

The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores will be accepted only in unusual circumstances.
Applicants who were not Psychology majors may be required to complete undergraduate Psychology courses as a condition of admission to a program or as a condition for approval to Degree Candidacy.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
A personal goals statement is required.
Other requirements as published in the Graduate Catalog of West Chester University.
Important note for students applying to the General Program: No application will be considered without a clear statement of research interest and the identification of at least two desired faculty mentors, with an indication of which faculty mentor would be your first choice. Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact their desired faculty mentor before applying.
Note: Admission to the Post-Master's certificate program requires only the application form and an official copy of the graduate transcript.

Applicants are required to submit evidence of English Language Proficiency. This may be done through submission of TOEFL score (minimum of 80), IELTS academic test score (minimum of 6.5), Duolingo English Test (scores 105+), or completion of an English Language Service (ELS) program. WCU's institution code is 2659.
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test scores are not required if you graduated from a U.S. Institution with a bachelor's or master's degree and have provided WCU with an official copy of your transcript showing a degree has been awarded.
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test scores are not required from those living in the following countries.
ELS - an applicant must submit proof of completion of ELS level 112 (Intensive English for Academic Purposes)

West Chester University

West Chester , Pennsylvania ,United States