The student seeking a degree must observe the general university requirements stated elsewhere in this catalog as well as the specific departmental requirements stated here.

Students graduating with an M.A. in English from Cal State East Bay will be able to:

• analyze and interpret various kinds of diverse texts in clear and cogent prose;
• discuss diverse theoretical perspectives about literature, pedagogy, or? linguistics;
• demonstrate facility with conducting research in traditional/nontraditional ways, including print and electronic library research and data analysis;
• demonstrate the ability to learn collaboratively and independently.