Masters in Creative Writing Programs in America
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Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Cambridge, MA •
Harvard University •
Graduate School
- • Rating 4.56 out of 5 9 reviews
Other: I am Harvard Extension School student pursuing a master degree, ALM, in sustainability. I have achieved a 3.89 in this program so far and have qualified, applied, and accepted as a 'Special Student' in the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Through this School, I will be focusing my time at the John A. Paulson school of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Looking forward to wrapping up my final year on campus! ... Read 9 reviews
Harvard University ,
Graduate School ,
CAMBRIDGE, MA ,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Other says I am Harvard Extension School student pursuing a master degree, ALM, in sustainability. I have achieved a 3.89 in this program so far and have qualified, applied, and accepted as a 'Special Student'... .
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Brown University Graduate School
Providence, RI •
Brown University •
Brown University ,
PROVIDENCE, RI ,
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Evanston, IL •
Northwestern University •
Northwestern University ,
EVANSTON, IL ,
Miami University
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Miami University - College of Creative Arts
Miami University •
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
EDINBURG, TX
- • Rating 4.59 out of 5 115
College of Arts and Science
Nashville, TN •
Vanderbilt University •
Vanderbilt University ,
NASHVILLE, TN ,
Washington University in St. Louis - Arts & Sciences
St. Louis, MO •
Washington University in St. Louis •
Washington University in St. Louis ,
ST. LOUIS, MO ,
College of Arts and Letters - University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN •
University of Notre Dame •
- • Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
Doctoral Student: The faculty at Notre Dame is excellent. The student to professor ratio makes for a wonderful one to one interaction between students and teachers. At Notre Dame, my interests, dreams, goals, research and career path matter. I loved this most. I feel taken seriously and supported with every possible resources for my mental, academic and career success. One gets many opportunities to grow talents through research, and presentations with helpful and supportive feedback from students and professors. For these reasons, I find it a place to be! On the down side, the weather is at first always a challenge for one who is not used to the harsh and gloomy midwestern winter. ... Read 2 reviews
University of Notre Dame ,
NOTRE DAME, IN ,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Doctoral Student says The faculty at Notre Dame is excellent. The student to professor ratio makes for a wonderful one to one interaction between students and teachers. At Notre Dame, my interests, dreams, goals, research... On the down side, the weather is at first always a challenge for one who is not used to the harsh and gloomy midwestern winter. .
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Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Los Angeles, CA •
University of Southern California •
University of Southern California ,
LOS ANGELES, CA ,
Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences
Ithaca, NY •
Cornell University •
Cornell University ,
ITHACA, NY ,
Rackham School of Graduate Studies
Ann Arbor, MI •
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor •
- • Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
Master's Student: I was nervous about attending a prestigious school like The University of Michigan but once classes started I realized that I had made the right decision. Tuition is very expensive but I love my professors and I believe that I am getting the best education in the country! ... Read 3 reviews
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ,
ANN ARBOR, MI ,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Master's Student says I was nervous about attending a prestigious school like The University of Michigan but once classes started I realized that I had made the right decision. Tuition is very expensive but I love my... .
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Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
Baltimore, MD •
Johns Hopkins University •
- • Rating 4.53 out of 5 19 reviews
Master's Student: I have yet to enroll for Fall 2023 after receiving my acceptance letter due to a delay in my need-based financial aid from JHU. However the Homewood Campus in Baltimore is beautiful and my Student Advisor, Alexis has been extremely helpful in initiating my enrollment process and answering all of my questions in a timely matter. My intended Advanced Academic Program is the accelerated (2 semester), dual-modality, 40-credit M.S. in Biotechnology, Biodefense concentration. All of the anticipated course subjects are diverse and there's even a customizable core lab course on campus (at least until Summer 2024). I can't wait and I wish you all the best in your search for academic programs or professional certifications. ... Read 19 reviews
Johns Hopkins University ,
BALTIMORE, MD ,
19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Master's Student says I have yet to enroll for Fall 2023 after receiving my acceptance letter due to a delay in my need-based financial aid from JHU. However the Homewood Campus in Baltimore is beautiful and my Student... .
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The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA •
University of Virginia •
- • Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
Alum: Very good in some areas, excellent in other areas, many academic choices available in all areas of study ... Read 1 review
University of Virginia ,
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA ,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Very good in some areas, excellent in other areas, many academic choices available in all areas of study .
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Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - New York University
New York, NY •
New York University •
- • Rating 4.8 out of 5 10 reviews
Master's Student: I am enrolled specifically in the Magazine concentration. My professors have all been helpful with helping me succeed and are willing to stay back to go over something I don't understand. There are multiple points of resources at this program. A director is your main academic advisor. Aside from that, there is a pitch specialist to assist with freelancing and two wonderful career advisors. They help with setting up mingle sessions, job fairs, and internship talks. As of now, I haven't had bad experiences, however, I will say that the program is expensive and is an awkward three semesters. Those two things aren't ideal, however, its not too much of a dealbreaker. ... Read 10 reviews
New York University ,
NEW YORK, NY ,
10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Master's Student says I am enrolled specifically in the Magazine concentration. My professors have all been helpful with helping me succeed and are willing to stay back to go over something I don't understand. There are... .
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College of Liberal Arts - University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX •
University of Texas - Austin •
University of Texas - Austin ,
AUSTIN, TX ,
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Blacksburg, VA •
Virginia Tech •
Virginia Tech ,
BLACKSBURG, VA ,
Liberal Arts and Sciences - University of Florida
Gainesville, FL •
University of Florida •
Master's Student: Overall, the University of Florida seems to be a great school as far as rankings and attendance rates go. Despite the political turmoil going on in the state of Florida, there seems to be a relatively strong student body of undergraduate students. Graduate students, however, are less cohesive. Likely due to politics, our graduate student union is in jeopardy, and it is so difficult to get the union membership to 60%. In the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Law, we have a very low union membership status, which is somewhat ironic considering the nature of our disciplines. The demands of balancing an assistantship and academic career are exhausting, and even more so with limited resources (financial, emotional, etc.). The faculty turnover in the dept. is also insane, likely due to the political situation that seems to be driving out all faculty members of color. Lastly, financial support is incredibly limited. All things aside, the education that I am receiving is appropriate. ... Read 1 review
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University of Florida ,
GAINESVILLE, FL ,
Featured Review: Master's Student says Overall, the University of Florida seems to be a great school as far as rankings and attendance rates go. Despite the political turmoil going on in the state of Florida, there seems to be a... .
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - Boston University
Boston, MA •
Boston University •
Boston University ,
BOSTON, MA ,
College of Letters & Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI •
University of Wisconsin •
- • Rating 4.22 out of 5 9 reviews
Alum: Aside from being really cold, UW-Madison is a great school. Needless to say, it is one of the top schools in the U.S. with a beautiful campus that has Lake Mendota and a lot of student life to enjoy. Academic was really good too, but given how the city is college town, you can feel the emptiness when students go back home during summer break. It is known as party school too with Mifflin Street Block Party. But it is also highly academically renowned school. So you can make your campus life as fun or as beneficial as you can. There are many gyms and libraries that can handle 40k + students. In addition, you have to check out Camp Randall, the football stadium and attend The MadHatters A Cappella show. I really miss this campus except for the weather. State street has many diverse restaurants that are authentic and delicious. One of the best campuses in the world. ... Read 9 reviews
University of Wisconsin ,
MADISON, WI ,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Aside from being really cold, UW-Madison is a great school. Needless to say, it is one of the top schools in the U.S. with a beautiful campus that has Lake Mendota and a lot of student life to enjoy.... .
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - University of Illinois
Urbana, IL •
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign •
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ,
URBANA, IL ,
College of Arts and Sciences - University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL •
University of Miami •
- • Rating 4.67 out of 5 6 reviews
Master's Student: I am in graduate school and needed something online but also wanted something that was going to challenge me and provide me with a step further than my undergrad school provided. I compared many MPA programs and chose the University of Miami because the program was so similar to the in-person MPA program, taught by the same professors, and included the same courses. While entirely online, I have come to know my fellow graduate students and come to know the faculty in each of the courses I have taken. I'm currently half-way through the program and cannot wait to complete this degree! ... Read 6 reviews
University of Miami ,
CORAL GABLES, FL ,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Master's Student says I am in graduate school and needed something online but also wanted something that was going to challenge me and provide me with a step further than my undergrad school provided. I compared many MPA... .
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BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications
Provo, UT •
Brigham Young University •
Brigham Young University ,
PROVO, UT ,
College of Liberal Arts - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN •
University of Minnesota Twin Cities •
- • Rating 4 out of 5 2 reviews
Master's Student: The School has some management problems. However, the faculty are well trained and knowledgeable. The performance faculty are very well suited to serve the twin cities area and Minnesota as a whole. ... Read 2 reviews
University of Minnesota Twin Cities ,
MINNEAPOLIS, MN ,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Master's Student says The School has some management problems. However, the faculty are well trained and knowledgeable. The performance faculty are very well suited to serve the twin cities area and Minnesota as a whole. .
University of Washington College of Arts & Sciences
Seattle, WA •
University of Washington •
University of Washington ,
SEATTLE, WA ,
College of Humanities and Social Sciences - NC State University
Raleigh, NC •
North Carolina State University •
- • Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Graduate Student: NC State's MSW program will prepare you to handle a wide variety of social work careers. The professors are amazing and teach students how to engage in various social justice activities on multiple levels. This grad program was an excellent career decision. ... Read 1 review
North Carolina State University ,
RALEIGH, NC ,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Graduate Student says NC State's MSW program will prepare you to handle a wide variety of social work careers. The professors are amazing and teach students how to engage in various social justice activities on multiple... .
College of Arts and Humanities - University of Maryland
College Park, MD •
University of Maryland - College Park •
University of Maryland - College Park ,
COLLEGE PARK, MD ,
Florida State University - The College of Arts and Sciences
Tallahassee, FL •
Florida State University •
Florida State University ,
TALLAHASSEE, FL ,
Emerson College
- • Rating 4.73 out of 5 62
American University
WASHINGTON, DC
- • Rating 4.53 out of 5 150
San Francisco State University
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
- • Rating 4.19 out of 5 52
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Litowitz Creative Writing Graduate Program
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Degree Types: MFA+MA
This new, fully-funded MFA+MA in Creative Writing and English program offers intimate classes, the opportunity to pursue both creative and critical writing, and close mentorship by renowned faculty in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Our three-year curriculum gives students time to deepen both their creative writing and their study of literature. Students will receive support for three academic years, and two summers, to complete both degrees – an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA in English.
Drawing on innovative scholarship, deep immersion in process, and cross-pollination between critical and creative texts, students will complete book-length thesis projects of their own design, either within or across genres, and a substantial essay on literary texts. The program's small size and attentive faculty will develop students' sense of literary context, while encouraging them to pursue the distinctiveness of their projects.
In addition to their studies, students will be guided in the teaching of creative writing and, through summer editorial work at TriQuarterly.org , the editing of a literary journal.
Students will pursue their work on our beautiful Evanston campus, amid artists, filmmakers, scholars and public intellectuals, with easy access to the vibrant literary arts scene of Chicago.
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Program Contact
Contact Nathan Mead Graduate Program Assistant 847-491-3341
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide .
Course Requirements
May be taken outside the English department with permission of Creative Writing DGS.
Other Degree Requirements
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- Satisfactory completion of an article-length literary critical essay in the late spring of year two. This 20-25 page capstone essay will typically be an expanded version of an essay written for an English Department graduate seminar, revised in response to comments from, and as appropriate in consultation with, the seminar instructor.
- Satisfactory completion of an MFA Thesis: the first draft of a book-length work of original fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or mixed-genre work.
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