Program: English (M.A./J.D.) - University of South Dakota

Apr 04, 2025

2007-2009 Graduate Catalog

The J.D. /M.A. is available only to candidates who are concurrently enrolled in the School of Law.

Master’s/Juris Doctor, Plan A only (thesis): Total 30 credits

English courses 15 credit hours
Law courses 9 credit hours
Thesis 6 credit hours

Course Work

Students in all plans must complete course work in five of nine subject areas, including two courses in literature before 1800, two courses in literature since 1800, and one course in Linguistics, Writing, or Pedagogy. All students must also complete a course in Literary Criticism. At least one course must also be designated Multicultural Literature/Women’s Studies/Gender Studies. At least three courses must be 700- or 800-level (graduate only) seminars in English. Fifty percent of all graduate credit hours must be numbered 700 or above. Each student must also take written and oral examinations. A more detailed description of the requirements for the MA is available from the English Department.