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Why An M.F.A?
Grace Siciliano, M.F.A. '13 reveals why she decided to join Adelphi's Creative Writing Program. Interviewed by Elliott Freeman, M.F.A. '12 and Arli Midderndorf, M.F.A. '13.
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The English Department offers the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) program in Creative Writing, with advanced workshops in fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and dramatic writing, and courses in literature, language, and theory.
The M.F.A. in Creative Writing offers students the opportunity to specialize in three major genres: fiction, poetry, and dramatic writing. This cross-genre program is distinctive from the traditional two-genre M.F.A. programs in which students study either fiction or poetry. Its unique Professional Development Practicum introduces students to the professional and practical life of writers across many disciplines.
Taught by distinguished faculty members who have published extensively, this M.F.A. in Creative Writing program prepares students for careers in writing, teaching, and/or more advanced graduate studies through training in:
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creative writing
- language and literary studies
- research
- teaching
Students are required to complete 37 credits in a plan of study that includes writing workshops and literature classes. A student thesis is a degree requirement.
Admission criteria include the submission of an appropriate writing sample.
AWP Membership
All graduate students are enrolled as members of the Association of Writers and Writing
Programs (AWP). This organization provides professional and artistic support and assistance in finding positions. AWP members can take advantage of its job-listing and dossier-forwarding services.
M.A. in English Education
The department also contributes course work to a Master of Arts “7–12” degree for those seeking a graduate degree and New York State certification for teaching on the secondary level. Students who successfully complete the program will graduate with a Master of Arts from the School of Education. For further information see the chair of the department and the program director of the Master of Arts degree in secondary education fields in the School of Education.
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
M.F.A. Program
Harvey Hall, Room 215
p - 516.877.4044
e - mfa@adelphi.edu
This page was last modified on May 4, 2012.
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