Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University

Send E-mail to: ckahler@eiu.edu

Phone: 1-217-581- 3410

Description:
The Graduate Program in the Art Department is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The one year Master of Arts in Studio Art places an emphasis on developing within each student an analytical approach to the creative process, a sense of visual awareness, self-discipline, and a commitment to craftsmanship. The carefully structured graduate program provides each student with the maximum opportunity for personal artistic development and professional growth.

Degree(s):
M.A.- Art; M.A.- Art with Education Option

Send E-mail to: chanlon@eiu.edu

Phone: 1-217-581- 2428

Description:
Staffed exclusively by Ph.D. holding faculty from major universities, the M.A. in English offers advanced study in literature, rhetoric, and creative writing. Students can expect to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of literature and criticism, to improve their abilities to communicate effectively, to prepare for further graduate or professional study, and to enhance credentials for careers in teaching, writing, editing, and the professions. Graduate assistantships are available.

Degree(s):
M.A.- English

Research Areas:
Literary Studies; Creative Writing; Composition/Rhetoric; Professional Writing

Send E-mail to: npsmall@eiu.edu

Phone: 1-217-581- 3310

Description:
The Eastern Illinois University History Department introduced the Master of Arts degree in Historical Administration in 1975 to ensure that history museum and historical agency employees would be prepared academically and technically. Students are introduced to the problems, philosophy, ethics, and techniques of preserving, interpreting, and administering the American heritage.

Degree(s):
M.A. - History with an Option in Historical Administration

Send E-mail to: efwehrle@eiu.edu

Phone: 1-217-581- 3310

Description:
The traditional graduate program in History at Eastern Illinois University prepares students for teaching, research, and further graduate study. Traditional only in regions (American and European) and chronology (medieval to the present) covered, the graduate program in history centers on intensive course work, whether in seminars, independent study, or thesis preparation. The EIU history department introduced the Historical Administration option to its Master of Arts program in 1975. Since then it has been preparing students academically and technically to serve as professionals in museums and historical agencies. Students are introduced to the problems, philosophies, ethics, and techniques of preserving, interpreting, and administering the American heritage. The HA curriculum combines the research orientation of a traditional cultural history program with an interdisciplinary approach to American material culture and includes a variety of hands-on activities. Each year classes work with various program partners on an assortment of projects. The on-campus academic year is followed by a six-month internship with an established historical institution or organization.

Degree(s):
M.A.- History; M.A.- History with an Option in Historical Administration

Research Areas:
United States;
European;
World;
Historical Administration

Send E-mail to: pdhesterman@eiu.edu

Phone: 1-217-581- 3010
Fax: 1-217-581- 7137

Description:
The graduate program in music provides advanced preparation for teaching, performing, and/or further graduate study. A core of music courses required for the degree provides essential background in history, literature, research and analysis. Other specialized courses, seminars and individual studies in performance, pedagogy, conducting, composition, literature and theory aid the student in achieving his/her career goals.

Degree(s):
M.A.- Music