About the Program
Students enrolled in the dual-degree program take MFA and MA courses concurrently for the first two years. Once the MFA course work is completed after the second academic year, students then complete the remainder of their MA courses. Students are enrolled full-time for the duration of their time in the program, and are eligible to be Graduate Assistants for each of their three years. Full-time status for GA eligibility is nine-credits each semester.
Program Highlights
- Two degrees earned over three years.
- Preparation for teaching creative writing, literature, and composition at the college level.
Degree Requirements
Dual degree students complete all the required workshops, practicums, residencies, and craft courses for the MFA program (36 credits), as well as a reduced number of required courses, but including the foundation courses, of the MA program (30 credits). Students will consult regularly with the director of each program in order to make sure they are on track to complete the dual degrees on time. Please see individual Creative Writing, M.F.A. and English, M.A. catalog listings for specific course offerings and descriptions.
Sample Course Sequence
Summer, First Year Course Sequence
- M.F.A.: Residency I
Fall, First Year Course Sequence
- M.F.A. : Workshop I & Practicum I
- M.A. : EN 500
Spring, First Year Course Sequence
- M.F.A. : Workshop II & Practicum II
- M.A. : Course of student’s choice
Summer, Second Year Course Sequence
- M.F.A. : Craft course (3 Credits) & Residency II in Edinburgh
- M.A.: Course of student’s choice
Fall, Second Year Course Sequence
- M.F.A. : Workshop III & Practicum III (6 Credits)
- M.A. : Course of student’s choice
Spring, Second Year Course Sequence
- M.F.A.: Residency III, Workshop IV, & Practicum IV
- M.A.: Course of student’s choice
Summer, Third Year
- M.A. : Courses of student’s choice
Fall, Third Year
M.A. : Courses of student’s choice
Spring, Third Year
M.A. : Courses of student’s choice
