Creative Writing, M.F.A.

Master of Fine Arts

Of the 48 credits required for the degree, students are expected to complete a minimum of 24 credits of graded coursework, including twelve credits of ENCW 7610 (MFA Fiction Workshop) or ENCW 7310 (MFA Poetry Workshop), ENGL 8900 (Methods), ENGL 8905 (Pedagogy) and twelve credits of graduate literature courses in the Department of English which must include at least six credits of ENGL 8596 (Poetry) or ENGL 8598 (Creative Writing), approved graduate courses in other departments and schools at the University, or independent study. Students are expected to complete a thesis project and pass an oral examination.

Total Required Credits: 48