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Leah Bittner

“The SMSU RN to BSN Program does not have you take a set amount of credits each semester. This flexible scheduling was perfect for me as it allowed me to vary the amount of credits I took each semester. I would have struggled without that flexibility as I am a non-traditional student who is also a wife, mother of four, and worked full time while completing my degree. This program is designed to fit into your life, whether you want to be a full-time or part-time student.”

Leah Bittner, '22 Alum
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English Emphasis

Southwest Minnesota State University is offering a Master of Science in Education with an English emphasis. The English emphasis is ONLINE and appropriate for licensed English/Language Art teachers, two-year college instructors, high school teachers seeking credentialing for concurrent enrollment courses, and people with bachelor's degree in English who wish to pursue coursework.

This emphasis allows students to add content and depth to their knowledge of literature and composition through research-based coursework. Choose 18 credits from the possible graduate credits offered in Eng/Lit.  While SMSU offers an M.S. in Education with an emphasis in English, you do not have to be part of that program to take part of the English graduate courses. 

We also offer two graduate certificate programs, one in Literature Studies (11 credits) and one in Writing Studies (10 credits) for students who would like to earn a credential but do not need a complete degree. 

For more information on the curriculum please check out the course descriptions located in the  academic catalog.

To learn more about the application and financial aid process visit  frequently asked questions. 

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