English Writing Studies (M.A.)

Writing is a skill needed in almost every career and a passion for many people.

At Kean, our 30-credit master's degree in English Writing Studies is tailored toward students who want to improve their writing skills to further their careers and those who want a greater understanding of the art and theory behind good writing to follow their own passions. It offers both a rigorous overview of writing scholarship and flexible, programmatic choices that support students in following their professional, practical and creative aspirations.

Our program provides teachers with new strategies for teaching writing at all levels, along with coursework in writing for the workplace, grant writing and technical editing that are useful for the job market. In addition, there is emphasis placed on new media composition and creativity in several courses.

Kean's writing graduates work in a variety of industries, teaching in classrooms around the region, and writing literature and other works for a wide variety of audiences.

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Dr. Zamora Fulbright Scholar — Kean students collaborate on writing projects with classmates and Professor Mia Zamora, Ph.D., a Fulbright Scholar, recipient of the presidential excellence award for teaching, and author of *Nation, Race, History in Asian American Literature: Remembering the Body.*

What You Learn

You gain an understanding of both writing theory and pedagogy through a variety of coursework.

Take classes in writing poetry, nonfiction and children's literature
Understand research methods and theory
Compose and create in new media environments
Explore the role of race and ethnicity in writing and education
Grow a professional learning network for writing and the digital humanities
Participate in specialized writers workshops

With advisement, you can register for up to six credits in electives outside of the department and pursue a thesis on a topic that interests you.

Program Director:

Mia Zamora, Ph.D.
CAS 329
mzamora@kean.edu
(908) 737-0385

Admission Requirements

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.

English Writing Studies (M.A.)

Course Requirements

Application Deadlines

Fall: June 30
Spring: December 1

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