Graduate School AdvisingMeet our Advisors: Olin Bjork and Michael Lasley |
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Michael LasleyLecturer
Michael Lasley is a Renewable Term Lecturer who teaches courses in Critical Thinking and Writing as well as Advanced Writing courses. He previously taught English courses at Pepperdine University. Read the full profile »
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Dr. Olin BjorkAcademic Year Adjunct Lecturer
Olin Bjork is a Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer who teaches courses in Critical Thinking and Writing, Internet Culture and the Information Society, Practical Business Rhetoric, and Technical Writing. He previously taught at Georgia Tech and The University of Texas. His research interests are Computers and Writing, Digital Humanities, Interface Design, John Milton, and Textual Studies. Read the full profile »
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Graduate School Information:
The MLA Guide to Doctoral Programs in English and Other Modern Languages covers doctoral programs in United States and Canadian departments of English, other modern languages, and comparative literature. For this edition of the Guide, more than 340 doctorate-granting departments in the United States and Canada that the MLA contacted in April 2005 have provided at least some information about their doctoral programs. Entries contain some or all of the following information:
- How to apply for admission to a department's program
- Course and other requirements needed to complete a department's program
- Tuition costs
- Fellowships, teaching assistantships, and other financial support
- Medical and health insurance coverage
- Graduates' job placements
In addition to going on to pursue a wide range of careers, English majors also often go on to attend graduate school, whether in the Humanities (MA/PhD), Creative Writing (MFA), Business School (MBA), Law School (JD), or Medical School (MD). The resources below are geared predominantly to those interested in an MA and/or PhD in English (or Comparative Literature). They are designed to provide very basic information about applying to graduate school. Please keep in mind that requirements, guidelines, and timelines can all vary widely depending on the field of study, the institution, and the program. Consult with professors and others who have knowledge of the field and potential programs, and check with individual schools to see specific application details.
A List of Resources
- Peterson's Graduate Programs in the Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
- AWP Official Guide to Writing Programs
- Dissertation Abstracts International (indicates what kind of work is being produced by PhD students at a given institution)
- MLA Guide to Doctoral Programs in English and Other Modern Languages
- GradSchools.com English Graduate Programs
- Advice to Graduate Students from Application to Career
For more information check out:
- Graduate School Advising
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Graduate School Checklist
To talk with one of the advisors, contact Olin Bjork (objork@scu.edu) and/or Michael Lasley (mlasley@scu.edu)
