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Florida State University
Overview
Florida State University / Department of English is located in Tallahassee, FL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | English | Creative writing |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | English | Creative writing |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | English | Rhetoric and composition |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | English | Literature |
| Master of Arts (MA) | English | Rhetoric and composition |
| Master of Arts (MA) | English | Literature |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 24 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test 1 Foreign Language 33 hours of coursework including capstone essay, thesis or portfolio (MA); 45 hours of coursework including 9-12 thesis hours (MFA) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 27 hours of coursework, 24 hours of dissertation work |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
307
Applied
68
Accepted
47
Enrolled
Applying
30
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 17th | December 17th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Sample of written work, 3 letters of recommendation, resume | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Sample of written work, 3 letters of recommendation, resume |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | August 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
173
Total Graduate Students
17%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
82%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.89% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9.83% |
| White or Caucasian | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.58% |
| Asian | 6.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 6.36% |
Gender
Male (40%)
Female (59%)
Faculty
49
Total faculty
Full-time - 47
Part-time - 2
Male (24)
Female (25)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | British and Irish literature, American literature, creative writing, rhetoric and composition, multiethnic transnational literature, history of text technologies |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
631 University Way
Tallahassee, FL 32312
United States
Tallahassee, FL 32312
United States