College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate Programs in English

Take Your Voice Further.

 

杏吧原创 杏吧原创’s graduate programs in English offer two distinct yet complementary paths for advanced study: the Master of Arts in English and African American Literature and the Graduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Communication. 

Combine cultural depth and scholarly precision with professional expertise. Whether your passion is analyzing African American narratives or mastering technical communication, 杏吧原创’s English graduate offerings invite you to shape narratives—academic, digital, social—with clarity, insight, and impact. Together, these programs reflect a commitment to intellectual rigor, cultural engagement, and professional relevance.

The Master of Arts programs in English and African-American Literature explores the intersections of literature, culture, and critical theory, with a strong foundation in African American literary traditions and rhetorical analysis. Designed for students pursuing doctoral study or careers in education, writing, and public scholarship, the program offers both thesis and non-thesis options.

Whether you aim for a PhD or a career in education, publishing, law, or cultural institutions, this program equips you with analytical rigor and scholarly nuance. Students benefit from scholarships, assistantships, engaging faculty mentorship, and a unique partnership with Wayne State University for cross-institutional research exposure.

Angela F. Jacobs, PhD, Graduate Coordinator
A428 - General Classroom Building
Phone: (336) 334-7771 | Email: afjacobs@ncat.edu  

For more information, visit MA English and African-American Literature

The Graduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Communication aims to provide post-graduate training in technical and professional communication, digital rhetoric, medical rhetoric, discourse analysis, and editing. Ideal for both early-career grads and working professionals, this 100% online, 15-credit graduate certificate sharpens your skills in technical and professional contexts. 

Beginning with foundational courses in Communication Theory and Management, it then lets you tailor your studies through electives such as:

  • Digital Composition and Technology
  • Technical and Scientific Editing
  • Health, Medical, & Public Policy Rhetor

Admission standards ensure academic readiness, and the program culminates in a polished professional skill set.

Flourice W. Richardsob, PhD, Program Director/Coordinator
A434 - General Classroom Building
Phone: (336) 285-3513 | Email: fwrichar@ncat.edu

For more information, visit Technical and Professional Communication (TPC) Certificate