Master of Arts in English Program in the
Department of English
Genevieve Bates
Office Specialist
801.626.7179
masterofenglish@weber.edu
Arranges advisement appointments and
admission interview; answers admission questions.
Assists with directed readings, projects and thesis arrangements.
Merlin Cheney, Ph.D.
Program Director
Professor of English
801.626.6252
mcheney@weber.edu
ADVISEMENT: Advisement begins when prospective students make their first inquiries about the Master’s program. Advisement by the program director is initiated when a prospective candidate has submitted a program admission application, application fee, transcripts, and recommendation forms. If the transcripts reflect an acceptable GPA, test scores (MAT, GRE where required, TOEFL score, ACTFL oral language English proficiency assessment, and transcript evaluation for international students), and the recommendation forms are positive, the prospective candidate makes an appointment for an interview with the program director. The interview is an opportunity for the prospective candidate and the program director to discuss the program, the candidate’s goals and interests, and possible area of project interest.
When the prospective candidate is admitted to the program, the program director is the advisor, answering questions about curriculum and approving transfer courses.