About the Program
Students enrolled in the dual-degree program take Creative Writing, MFA and English, MA courses concurrently for the first two years. Once the MFA course work is completed after the second academic year, you then complete the remainder of the MA courses. You are enrolled full-time for the duration of your time in the program, and are eligible to be a Graduate Assistant (GA) for each of your 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 (33 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, MFA and English, MA catalog listings for specific course offerings and descriptions.
Sample Course Sequence
First Year Course Sequence
Summer
MFA: Residency I (3 Credits)
Fall
MFA: Workshop I & Practicum I (6 Credits)
MA: EN 500 (3 Credits)
Spring
MFA: Workshop II & Practicum II (6 Credits)
MA: Course of student’s choice (3 Credits)
Second Year Course Sequence
Summer
MFA: Craft course (3 Credits) & Residency II in Edinburgh (3 Credits)
MA: Course of student’s choice (3 Credits)
Fall
MFA: Workshop III & Practicum III (6 Credits)
MA: Course of student’s choice (3 Credits)
Spring
MFA: Residency III, Workshop IV, & Practicum IV (9 Credits)
MA: Course of student’s choice (3 Credits)
Third Year Course Sequence
Summer
MA: Courses of student’s choice (3 Credits)
Fall
MA: Courses of student’s choice (9 Credits)
Spring
MA: Courses of student’s choice (9 Credits)
Total credit hours: 69
The programs, if done separately, would require 75 credits.