University of South Dakota

Degrees Offered:

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Specializations for M.A.:

• Literature
• Creative Writing
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Specializations for Ph.D.:

• Literary Studies: Critical
• Literary Studies: Creative

Required Test for Admission:

M.A.: None
Ph.D.: GRE

Required Supplemental Application Materials:

All applicants must submit a 10-15 page critical writing sample.  Creative writing students must submit an additional 10-15 page creative writing sample.

Application Deadline:

M.A. assistantship deadline: February 1
M.A.: 6 weeks before classes start

Ph.D.: January 15

Department Contact Information:

University of South Dakota
English Department
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD  57069
Phone: 605-677-5229
Fax: 605-677-5298

Email: english@usd.edu

Program website

Program Director:

John Dudley (John.Dudley@usd.edu)

Coordinator of Graduate Studies:

Skip Willman (Skip.Willman@usd.edu)