Graduate Opportunities in English
Teaching Opportunities
Internships (English 682 and 683)
Graduate students may intern in literature or composition classes where they work closely with experienced professors. Interns are exposed to a wide range of teaching activities and experiences. Certain coursework must be completed before enrolling in a Graduate Internship; please consult with the Graduate Coordinator.
Writing Consultant Opportunities
Graduate students are encouraged to work in the English Writing Lab and Writing in the Disciplines Program (ENGL 280). Well-qualified volunteers may become paid tutors. Successfully completing one semester of English 450: Tutoring Developmental Writers is a prerequisite for all Teaching Associate applicants. Direct all inquiries to Professor Barbara Goldberg, at barbara.goldberg@humboldt.edu or 707.826.4442.
Teaching First-Year Composition
After completing prerequisite course work, graduate students who have prepared themselves well in internships may be considered for paid positions (Teaching Associate or Graduate Assistant) in First-Year Composition (English 100/A) or Introduction to Literature (English 105). For more information, contact Nicolette Amann FH 118, nca1@humboldt.edu or 826-3318.
Research Opportunities
Federal Work Study Graduate Research Assistantships
Qualified master's students who are eligible for work-study funding may be matched with faculty or staff members whose research or creative projects require a research assistant. Awards of up to $5,000 per academic year (up to 15 hours or work per week) are typically available--contingent upon federal funding. Students must be enrolled in 6 units or more of course work to be eligible. While students are normally nominated by faculty for these positions, they may also apply independently. For further information, see Academic Programs
Grants, Loans, Fellowships, and Scholarships
Statewide Opportunities
The Academic Programs office also posts current information about statewide competitions.
Federal Opportunities
The Office of Financial Aid is a good starting point for any student looking for information on funding. All students are encouraged to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as possible. For details on how to apply for financial aid, click here.
Local Opportunities
The English Department may award as many as four grants of up to $500 for travel to academic conferences, writers’ workshops and job interviews. Please see the graduate coordinator for more information about these awards.
For additional information about our graduate program, please contact:
- Nikola Hobbel, Graduate Coordinator
707.826.3161 | nh16@humboldt.edu | FH 201 - Barbara Cline, Graduate Program & Administrative Support Assistant
707.826.3758 | bjc7001@humboldt.edu | FH 201