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English (MA)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 23.0101

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Students wishing to pursue graduate work in English have a number of choices. The English MA Program includes both a thesis and a non-thesis option. Additionally, we offer several certificates that prepare graduates to pursue professional opportunities in technical writing or user experience, and teaching in English. Students are encouraged to consult with the Director of Graduate Studies to select the program that best meets their needs.

Credits

33 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingInstructingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyHistory and ArcheologyPhilosophy and Theology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionNear VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningPerceptual SpeedInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, us
  • Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
  • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
  • Check the facts of stories using the internet.
  • Design page layouts using text, photographs, graphics, and other elements.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Teach writing or communication classes.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDocument management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareElectronic mail softwareInternet browser software

Tools

Computer data input scannersCopy machinesInkjet facsimile machinesLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersPrinters' rulersTablet computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesVideoconferencing equipmentBunsen burnersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesAudio amplification speakersCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDigital calculators

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionSupportIndependenceWorking Conditions
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Proofreaders and Copy Markers43-9081.00
  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2031.00
  • English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary25-1123.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Organizational proofreading and copy-marking standards — develop and maintain as authoritative policy, ensuring consistency across all publication types and business units.
  • Editorial quality assurance frameworks — design and implement at an enterprise scale, integrating digital workflow tools, style governance, and measurable accuracy targets.
  • Junior and mid-level proofreaders — mentor and evaluate, providing structured coaching on advanced markup techniques, style application, and professional judgment in a publishing organization.
  • Cross-functional editorial teams — lead in coordinating proof cycles, author consultations, and production schedules to deliver high-quality publications on time and within scope.
  • Style guides and composition standards — author or substantially revise for organizational adoption, synthesizing language authority, industry best practices, and brand requirements.
  • Technology adoption decisions — drive by evaluating and recommending document management, desktop publishing, and AI-assisted proofreading tools that advance departmental capability.
  • Systemic error trends across publications — analyze and translate into targeted training curricula and process redesigns that reduce defect rates organization-wide.
  • Senior authors, editors, and executive stakeholders — advise authoritatively on manuscript integrity, editorial risk, and language quality with influence at the organizational decision-making level.
  • Proofreading team capacity and workload — plan and allocate strategically across complex, concurrent publication pipelines to optimize throughput and quality in a large media or corporate environment.
  • Industry standards and evolving editorial practices — monitor continuously and integrate insights into organizational policy, positioning the team at the leading edge of professional copy-marking excellence.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
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Placement Rate
20%