A minimum of 7 English courses above general education requirements.

Students will have coursework in Shakespeare, British literature, American literature and 20th Century literature.

In addition, students must have a course in Language Study (history of the English language, grammar, linguistics or related course.)

Electives (Related courses such as Comparative Literature, Drama, Speech, Journalism, etc. may count provided the courses emphasize literature or written or oral language components relevant to teaching secondary school English.)

Applicants will apply online via Graduate Admissions:

http://www.grad.uga.edu/gradschool/

• Submit 2 official transcripts of degrees conferred to Graduate Admissions:

Graduate Admissions
UGA
321 E. Clayton St.
Suite 400
Athens, GA 30602-4401

• Official test scores will be sent from EITS. The “institutional code” is 5813.
• 3 letters of recommendation. As you apply online via Graduate Admissions, you will be asked to submit 3 email addresses of recommenders. Graduate Admissions will contact the recommenders to submit letters of recommendation online. These letters will be downloaded for your application file. If you choose to have recommenders send letters of recommenders direction to our department, please use the attached cover form: