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318 Master's degrees in Literature in United States
French Language and Literature
The Department of French and Italian at University of Maryland prepares students for the Master of Arts (FRIT) and Doctor of Philosophy (FRMS) degrees in French Language and Literature.
Elementary Education - Language and Literacy Option
Our Elementary Education - Language and Literacy Option at California State University Northridge two-year options are designed for full-time working teachers. From the outset, you'll focus on what's most important to you, taking courses specific to your chosen concentration.

Literature (Online)
Are you easily captivated by the power of a well-told story and excited to dive into the deeper meaning of a book, poem, or play? Does the way literature has grown and changed over time fascinate you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Liberty University's Master of Arts (MA) in Literature (Online) may be right for you!
Reading and Language Arts
The Master of Science degree in Reading and Language Arts at Central Connecticut State University is designed to prepare literacy professionals who are knowledgeable and competent in providing quality support, to enhance students’ literacy learning, and who meet the standards for reading professionals as defined by the International Reading Association and by state mandates.
Composition and Rhetoric
Composition and Rhetoric from University of Central Oklahoma prepares students for post-secondary teaching and doctoral-level research in these fields.
Literary Arts
Expand your knowledge of literature and abilities in critical writing through courses in Literary Arts at Fort Hays State University.
Communication Arts and Literature Education
Educators in the field of Communication Arts and Literature Education at University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul teach learners in grades 5-12 a wide variety of oral and written communication skills.
Liturgical Studies
The Liturgical Studies program at Graduate Theological Union will have students engage in critical research into the historical evolution of Christian rites; theological reflection about Christian ritual practice (historical and contemporary); and analysis/interpretation of the ritual practices and embodied faith expressions of particular liturgical traditions.
Italian Literary and Cultural Studies
The Italian Literary and Cultural Studies Program at the University of Connecticut is one of the most respected in the nation. It offers a full range of courses, from elementary language up to graduate courses in literature and critical.
Literature
Literature faculty at University of Houston Clear Lake offer a variety of seminars in English, American, and World literature each semester during convenient evening hours.
Literature
Literature is offered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. A master’s degree in English with a specialization in literature prepares students for advanced graduate work, secondary and college teaching, and a variety of careers in nonprofits and the private sector that require excellent writing, research, and critical thinking skills.
Religion and Literature
The Religion and Literature program at Graduate Theological Union will have students study literature, literary theory, and religious studies, paying special attention to the intersections among these disciplines.
East Asian Languages and Literatures
The MA degree is offered in the fields of Chinese language, Chinese literature, Japanese language, Japanese literature, Korean language, Korean literature, and Korean for Professionals. The East Asian Languages and Literatures program is offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Literature
The MA in Literature at Colorado State University offers students an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects, methods and historical periods.
French
The French program at The City University of New York can lead to careers in teaching, business, and government, or qualify students for admission to doctoral programs in French or comparative literature
English - Literary History
Candidates for a M.A. English - Literary History at Ohio University have the opportunity to study with accomplished specialists in a diverse array of literary periods and genres. M.A. candidates are expected to complete two years of study and write either an extended essay or a thesis in their chosen area. The M.A. student's essay or thesis often grows out of his or her coursework.
Spanish
The graduate program in Spanish at Temple University integrates the established fields of Literature and Linguistics. Students may apply one approved non-Temple graduate course done in a Spanish-speaking country toward fulfillment of the M.A. requirements in Spanish. Opportunities for graduate study abroad through Temple programs are available occasionally.
Slavic Languages and Literatures
Slavic Languages and Literatures at University of Wisconsin Madison is a national leader of doctoral programs in the field, and welcomes students with a B.A./B.S. or M.A. who are interested in all areas of Russian and comparative Slavic prose, poetry, drama, and philosophy.
Divinity
The Master of Divinity from Emory University is a professional degree for persons preparing for service in ministry and church leadership, social services and a variety of chaplaincy settings.
Modern Thought and Literature
The Modern Thought and Literature programme at Stanford University offers an interdisciplinary approach to literary study. This full-time degree focuses on the intersection of creative writing and literature, providing students with a rigorous academic environment at a world-leading institution in the United States.