California Baptist University College of Arts and Sciences
“Whether you are pursuing a concentration in English Pedagogy, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Literature, or Digital Literary Studies, your program will allow you to gain advanced training and experience so you can more fully live your purpose through expanding your professional and career goals.”
Laura Veltman, PhD Associate Dean, Division of Arts & Letters
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Small classes provide a collective learning experience where discussion is encouraged, ideas are challenged, and every individual has a voice.
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Students deepen their knowledge of American, British, and world literature and also pursue their individual interests in one of four concentrations: English Pedagogy, Digital Literary Studies, Literature, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (earns the TESOL certificate).
Students have on-campus work opportunities as teaching assistants, research assistants, interns, writing tutors, and adjunct professors, launching them into doctoral programs and careers in digital humanities, secondary- and collegelevel teaching, education management, writing and editing, and more.
Program Length
30 units
2 years, part time
Program Cost*
$20,940
$625 per unit
$365 per semester general fee
Program Start Term
Fall (September)
Spring (January)
Summer (May)
Classes typically offered weekday evenings
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Our purpose is to help you live yours.
Meet Dana Dunams, a 2010 CBU alumna of the MA in English and Single Subject Credential in English programs. Dana now works as the principal at Vista del Lago High School in the Moreno Valley Unified School District. Her personal interests lie in the art of inspiring, enlightening, and motivating the staff, parents, students, and all of her partners in education to be life-long learners like herself.
Q: Why did you want to study English?
A: I decided that I wanted to pursue a degree in an area of study that I loved, and I believed that pursuing my passion would eventually lead to a viable professional career that I could equally love. I decided to pursue a Master of Arts in English at CBU because I wanted to learn more and eventually become an English professor.
Q: What have you loved most about working in the field you are in?
A: My purpose as an educator is to ensure equitable access and opportunities for all students, especially statistically proven underrepresented student populations. I love assisting the students, staff, and parents that I serve in the attainment of their aspirations and goals.
Q: What about CBU caught your eye when applying to grad programs?
A: I honestly loved the course offerings required to complete the program. The topics of study were interesting, and I just knew that I would be engaged and enlightened. I was also drawn to the Christian perspective and integration of faith.
Q: How did CBU prepare you for the job you are in currently?
A: The credentialing and graduate programs collectively prepared and equipped me with the knowledge and pedagogy necessary to be a
resource to all of the students, staff, parents, and community that I serve.
Q: What is a piece of advice you would give to someone looking to apply to this program?
A: The piece of advice that I would give to someone looking to apply to this program is to be open to learning, and appreciate the process and the journey.
Erika Travis, PhD Department Chair, Modern Languages & Literature
I started out my collegiate journey pursuing a degree in psychology, but when I took a British literature class for general education, I knew I wanted to be an English major. I kept the psychology major as well and graduated with a double major. I then went on to earn my MA and PhD in English.
I have been teaching at CBU for fifteen years and love that I get to teach such a variety of topics—everything from research foundations in the behavioral sciences, to children’s literature, to creative writing. I particularly enjoy working with student writers and editors to publish The Dazed Starling, CBU’s student literary journal, which publishes creative works from undergraduate and graduate students. Helping students develop their creative and academic voices to speak faith and truth into our world is the best part of teaching at CBU.
These courses are primarily for students who may not have completed 18 semester units of study in English beyond the level of freshman composition with a “C” or better. Consult program director before enrolling.
Application for admission with a $45 application fee.
Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Minimum 2.75 GPA for cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice). Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address:
• What are your educational goals?
• How will this program help meet those goals?
• What makes you a good fit for CBU?
Additional requirements may be requested.
• A minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter) units of study in English beyond the level of freshman composition with grades of a “C” or better.
Submit a graduate application at calbaptist.edu/gradapp.
Send official college or university transcripts.
Provide any supplemental documents required.
Fall
Priority
Standard May 15 August 1 Spring Summer November 1 March 1 December 1 April 1
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Graduate Admissions
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504
951.343.4249
calbaptist.edu
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Modern Languages and Literature
8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504
951.343.4590
calbaptist.edu/modern-languages-and-literature
