Step 4: Supplemental Items

Log back into the Admissions Portal to submit the following:

• Cover Letter/Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
• Scholarly Writing Sample: A scholarly writing sample of at least 10 double-spaced pages that demonstrates candidate’s skills in literary, rhetorical, film and/or cultural analysis including close reading of primary materials and/or interpretation of data sets and appropriate use of secondary materials and/or theory. Please be sure your writing sample includes page numbers and a works cited/bibliography page. 

Step 5: Teaching or Graduate Assistantship

If you would like to be considered for a Teaching or Graduate Assistantship, please send a letter of intent of no more than one page detailing your past experience and/or interest directly to the Director of Graduate Studies/Program Coordinator.