The Masters of Arts in English at Morehead State University offers students a comprehensive overview of advanced literary study as well as courses in creative and technical writing and linguistics. The 33-hour program offers both thesis and non-thesis options as well as a full array of internet courses in all the major areas of English Studies. Morehead is one of the few accredited schools in the nation to offer a Masters degree in English completely online, and it is the first in the region to fully support a virtual learning environment. The department maintains a graduate English faculty of 16, holding terminal degrees from a number of leading universities throughout the country.