English: Creative Writing, M.A.

Program Requirements - 33 hours

• 15 hours from:

• ENGL 5500r - Novel Writing Workshop
• ENGL 5510r - Fiction Writing Workshop
• ENGL 5520r - Poetry Writing Workshop (no more than 3 hours)
• ENGL 5530r - Speculative Fiction Workshop
• ENGL 5550r - Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop
• ENGL 5600 - Literary Citizenship 
• ENGL 5950r - Creative Writing Workshop

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• Elective English courses (12 hours)

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• ENGL 5999r - Thesis (6 hours)

Thesis: Creative Writing

The creative thesis should consist of original poetry single spaced, no more than one poem per page (for Poetry Track), or of prose (for Prose Track); either option should include an 8-10 page introduction that discusses the poetics or influences behind the thesis (this is not a self examination or analysis of the work in the thesis). The student will be assigned an advisor for the thesis when (9) nine hours of course work are completed. The thesis itself is a cumulative document, not confined to work done during the registered 6 hours. Students normally register for the thesis during the last two semesters.

Comprehensive Examination:

Students are required to complete a 60 minute oral examination with the creative writing faculty. The examination will cover the content of the creative thesis and discussion of issues in the field. The examination is given at the time the creative thesis is submitted, but at least 24 hours of coursework must be completed.