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Admission Requirements for
MA in English
with an Option in Technical Writing
Admission to the MA program in English with an option in Technical Writing requires a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Other qualifications and application materials are listed below. Applicants should be mindful that meeting the minimum standards for admission does not guarantee admission.
Admission Qualifications and Application Materials |
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GPA |
Applicants should have maintained an overall undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, particularly in English courses. |
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Undergraduate Major |
Applicants for the MA in English with an option in Technical Writing usually have an undergraduate major in English (at least 24 hours beyond Freshman Composition) or a related field. In addition, students should demonstrate a background in some technical area through work experience, course work, or a combination of these. |
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Recommendations |
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. |
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Statement of Purpose |
Applicants must submit a written statement of approximately 250 words, outlining a proposed area of study, reasons for undertaking graduate study in this area, relevant work experience, and future career plans. |
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Writing Sample |
Applicants must submit one of the following:
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TOEFL and TWE (non-native speakers) |
Applicants who are not native speakers of English must submit a score on the TOEFL iBT, or TOEFL and TWE, or IELTS, as part of their application. |
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Students are admitted to the MA program in English with an option in Technical Writing. If a student wishes to move from this degree program into another degree program, the student must submit an application to the Admissions Committee for approval of that change. The application will consist of a new statement of purpose and a new writing sample, which will be considered along with the rest of the student’s graduate file. This application will be an internal English Department matter and will not require the payment of an application fee. If the change is not approved by the Admissions Committee, the student will have the option of continuing in the Technical Writing degree program.
English Department
College of Arts & Sciences
Oklahoma State University
205 Morrill Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-9474
For Information about English Programs: english.information@okstate.edu
Webmaster: engweb@okstate.edu
Admission Checklist:
Apply to OSU Graduate College.
Submit transcripts to:
OSU Graduate College
202 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
Send Statement of Purpose and Writing Sample to English Department:
English Graduate Programs
205 Morrill Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
Have two references send letters of recommendation to English Department.
Non-native English speakers must also submit TOEFL iBT, or TOEFL and TWE, or IELTS scores to the Graduate College.
View English Proficiency Requirements
View Assistantship Information
Application Deadline
For fall admissions, the priority deadline for applications is January 15. Later submissions will receive consideration but the availability of assistantships and incentive packages diminishes after the deadline.
For spring admissions, the priority deadline for applications is October 15.