Degree Programs

Thank you for your interest in our Department. We hope the following information will be helpful to you.

The application process for Academic Year 2012-2013 is now closed.

The application process for Academic Year 2013-2014 will open on September 1, 2012. Please return to this webpage for further information during July, 2012.

If you have questions, please contact one of the Associate Chairs or Cynthia Ocken at gsengl@colorado.edu.

Masters of Arts in Literature Coursework Requirements
Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Coursework Requirements
Doctorate of English Coursework Requirements – Under Construction

How to Apply for any of the graduate programs: follow link for information on the application procedure. You will also need to follow the link to the Graduate School Admissions webpage.

Advising for Ph.D. and M.A.-Literature.
Professor Paul Youngquist, Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, serves as general advisor for all M.A. and Ph.D. students.

Contact Information
Office: Hellems 115
Email: Paul.Youngquist@colorado.edu.

Advising for M.F.A.-Creative Writing.
Professor Ruth Ellen Kocher, Director of Creative Writing, serves as general advisor for all M.F.A. Creative Writing students.

Contact Information
Office: Hellems 101F
Email: Ruthellen.Kocher@colorado.edu.

Helpful Financial Resources. The answers to many of your questions regarding tuition/fees/tuition classification, financial support, housing, and registration can be accessed on the following University websites.

Bursar’s Office: www.colorado.edu/bursar
Financial Aid Office: www.colorado.edu/finaid
Graduate School: www.colorado.edu/GraduateSchool
Registrar’s Office: http://registrar.colorado.edu
Department of Housing: http://housing.colorado.edu/housing/h_index.cfm

Helpful Application and Class Resources:
· Link to Application Instructions and Online Application Site
· Graduate Teaching Application
· Descriptions by Professors of Selected Courses (current and upcoming semesters) – underconstruction