MFA Creative Writing

Course Overview This Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is an intensive studio program offering an apprenticeship in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Students develop their craft through rigorous workshops and literary study, working within a dedicated community of writers to master their primary genre while gaining proficiency in a second. The terminal degree is designed to prepare graduates for careers in writing, teaching, publishing, and arts leadership. Key Program Highlights Intensive workshop-based apprenticeship in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction Emphasis on mastering a primary genre while developing proficiency in a secondary one Customizable curriculum with courses in literature, criticism, and cultural studies Designed to prepare graduates for professional careers in writing, teaching, and publishing Focus on rigorous artistic development within a supportive community of peers