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Under the close mentorship of distinguished, award-winning faculty, the intensive Master of Arts (M.A.) in English and Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative Writing programs offer the individualized attention you need to hone your literary craft. Expand your network by attending conferences, participating in competitive internships, and having exposure to nationally known writers such as Marlon James, Joyce Carol Oates, and Hanif Abdurraqib through our Visiting Writers Series.
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Highlights
Master English at Monmouth
M.A. in English
M.A. to M.F.A. in Creative Writing
30-credit program with concentrations in Creative Writing, Literature, or Rhetoric and Writing
Acquire skills that are applicable to a variety of fields and prepare for careers in collegiate-level teaching, writing center administration, publishing, business research and writing, or advanced Ph.D. and M.L.S. study.
Work one-on-one with faculty on an original thesis or manuscript and have the option to share research and writing at program symposia, regional conferences, or through publication.
Full-residency, 48-credit M.A./M.F.A. dual degree program in Creative Writing
After completing the M.A. in English with a Creative Writing concentration, immerse yourself in an additional 18 credits of intensive creative writing study that includes the completion of a book-length Creative Thesis.
Program graduates will be well-versed in interview techniques, preparing publication submissions, and drafting grant applications, as well as writing query letters and project proposals.
