Program Overview
The English - Composition at California State University San Bernardino is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English - Composition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,424 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English - Composition programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Discourse Analysis: Theories and Applications
- Contrastive Rhetoric
- Linguistics Pragmatics
- Stylistics
- Approaches to Imaginative Writing
- Seminar in Poetry
- Seminar in Dramatic Literature for Stage and Film
- Seminar in Fiction
- Seminar in Nonfiction Prose
- The Western Rhetorical Tradition I
- The Western Rhetorical Tradition II
- Internship in Literature
- Culminating Experience Preparation: Thesis Preparation
- Culminating Experience Preparation: Comprehensive Examination Preparation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Three letters of recommendation supporting the student\'s application. Letters should be from people able to make relevant comments on the student\'s likely success in English Composition with a Concentration in Composition, English Literature, or Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language, and on the student\'s competence in speaking and writing English;
- A one-page, typed statement of purpose briefly explaining the student\'s reasons (i.e. career objectives and research interests) for pursuing a graduate degree in English Composition with a Concentration in Composition, English Literature, or Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language;
- One writing sample (5-10 pages) that reflects the student\'s ability to write in edited English a balanced, well-reasoned argument or a clear, coherent presentation of information, such as a college term paper or a work-related report;
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,424 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,424 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months