Admission
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited
U.S. college or university or its foreign equivalent. A competitive
undergraduate record that indicates strong academic ability
is required, though applicants need not have extensive experience
in literary studies. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
is not required, but strong scores bolster chances for admission.
The application and admission requirements in the MALit program
are identical for degree, professional graduate series, and
nondegree special students. Visiting scholars, who earn no
University credit, complete a shorter application.
Duration
The MALit program is designed to be completed in two to three years of uninterrupted part-time study, although students have up to five years to finish.
Tuition
Tuition information can be found on the tuition page.
For detailed application, admissions, tuition, and administrative information, see Frequently
Asked Questions.
MALit Application Checklist
Application
Supplemental Materials
- One sealed copy of official transcripts of all previous
college or university academic work
- Two letters of recommendation focusing on academic achievement
and writing ability
- Statement of purpose (see below)
- Four copies of a writing sample (see below)
- Current résumé or curriculum vitae
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement of purpose explaining how the degree program will help them meet their academic goals. Applicants who did not major in the humanities should explain how other experiences, academic and nonacademic, have prepared them to undertake graduate course work in the humanities.
Writing Sample
The writing sample is a brief critical paper that demonstrates the ability to evaluate and analyze a topic in the humanities (MALS applicants) or a literary text (MALit applicants). It should not exceed 10 pages and should contain the following:
- A clearly articulated argument and a clear and concise support for that argument
- Documentation of quoted material and acknowledgement of ideas taken from the works of others
Visiting
Scholars
Students applying as visiting scholars need only submit the following application items:
- Completed
application ( PDF Format )
- A nonrefundable application fee of $75
- One sealed copy of official transcripts of all previous
college or university work
- Two copies of the writing sample (see above)
- Statement of purpose (see above)
For More Admissions Information
Please see the Frequently
Asked Questions for additional information related to admission.
If you have any questions, please call 312-503-1083 for assistance.
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