Creative Writing - Chicago State University

Creative Writing from Chicago State University is a Campus Master Writing degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Department of English offers Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing . The Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing is a terminal degree and the appropriate credential for the teaching of creative writing . Holders of the degree will not only be able to teach courses in creative writing, but also courses in African-American literature, African literature, Third World literature, as well as non-Black literature. The M.F.A. degree focuses on the study of writing through the practice, performance, and publication of original work. For admission to the MFA Program, students must submit the application form, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, GRE general test scores, and a personal essay describing the nature of their writing and their writing process. Also required is a portfolio of creative work: for poets, 20 pages of poetry; for fiction and creative nonfiction writers, 40 pages of prose. General Requirements Fulfillment of the general requirements for admission to the graduate program. Completion of a baccalaureate degree in the arts and sciences from an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Completion of 36 hours of graduatelevel course work, exclusive of teachingmethods courses, with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better. Completion of the MFA thesis (minimum 30 poems or 5 short stories [at least 100 pages] or 150 pages of a novel or creative non-fiction). Completion of a comprehensive examination in African American or non-African American literature. Completion of an oral presentation of the student's thesis. Specific Requirements Workshops/Forms Courses.............15 credit hours Publishing/Practicum.........6 credit hours Literature..............................9 credit hours Thesis.....................................6 credit hours View more details on Chicago State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Writing courses.