MA in English (online programs)

BGSU's Online MA in English invites students the opportunity to enroll in advanced courses in English Studies. Students can take courses in Literature, Professional/Technical Writing, Linguistics/T/ESOL, Writing and Rhetoric, and Creative Writing.

MA in English, Individualized Track

A flexible, student-organized degree track for those interested in a general Master of Arts in English.

Learn More about the Individualized MA in English

Course Rotation
Learn more about the course rotation for the online MA programs.

Features of our MA in English online programs:

  • Earn your entire degree online in a program designed to be taught and learned online.
  • Specialize in your areas of interest with faculty who are expert teachers and experts in their fields.
  • Our programs are perfect for distance learners from anywhere on the globe. (For local students, some courses can be taken face-to-face if the student chooses.)
  • Move at your own pace through your degree program; most students take one or two courses per semester, but up to three per semester is manageable.
  • Learn during your available time; courses don’t meet at a specific time of day or on specific days during the week, so they're perfect for those currently working or with otherwise busy schedules.

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The Department also offers online graduate certificate programs in College Writing: Theory and Practice, Technical Writing, and Creative Writing Certificate.  A student can earn such a certificate alongside the MA degree.

For more information on any of the online programs, please contact:

Department of English, Graduate Programs

Updated: 04/13/2026 03:12PM