The University of Southern Mississippi’s Department of English offers two separate but equally strong master’s degree programs in Creative Writing and Literature. Students pursuing both degrees interact both in and out of the classroom, which creates a lively and dynamic intellectual environment. In recent years our program has included students that have come to us with undergraduate degrees from University of Chicago, University of Toronto, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Berkeley, University of Minnesota, and many other schools. Our program recognizes the importance of contributing to a culture of scholarship and fiction writing. As such, the majority of students have published academic essays, novels, short stories, and poems that grew directly from their coursework at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Doctor of Philosophy Programs

The Doctor of Philosophy degree offered by the Department of English is designed to prepare students for careers as lifetime scholars and teachers.  We offer doctorate programs allowing students to specialize in English, American or Post-Colonial literature, or in Creative Writing. Our department demands a high level of academic performance and has widely available financial aid packages.  We welcome all who share our commitment to excellence.

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