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Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts

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The fully online Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a two-year, 36 credit program divided into five different components: workshop courses, literature courses, craft courses, a literary research course, and a supervised thesis. Each workshop will be led by a published faculty member. During the course of the program, each student will have had the opportunity to work with multiple published authors.

This course of study is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of current and future writing professionals. By utilizing a combination of theoretical inquiry and practical application, students will gain greater insight into what makes writing worthy of publication. This online MFA will prepare students to pursue the life of a professional writer.

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Masters/doctoral rfi, creative writing (mfa) program requirements.

Create an account and submit our online application . Once submitted, you can follow your application process through the application portal.

Submit official transcripts from an accreditor that is recognized by the US Department of Education stating the conferral of the Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system.

*To be considered official, transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope from the institution or through secured electronic delivery.

Please upload a 10 to 20-page writing sample in fiction to your application portal.

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The program combines the guidance of published authors with an in-depth course schedule that focuses on your development as a fiction writer. Every graduate with an MFA in Creative Writing from CSP will be well-equipped to pursue any number of careers as a writer.

Your path through the required coursework will be clear and expansive. Dive into creative writing elements, explore contemporary novels, consider the ethics of creative nonfiction, contemplate poetic works, and even learn the ins and outs of editing and publishing.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple published authors who will provide their expertise alongside helpful critiques. Every workshop course is led by a published faculty member who seeks to elevate your ability as a writer by sharing their wealth of knowledge.

Whether you’re a current or future writing professional, by the end of the course you’ll have advanced your practical skills and knowledge as a creative writer. By utilizing a combination of theoretical inquiry and practical application, you will gain greater insight into what makes writing worthy of publication. This online MFA will prepare you to pursue the life of a professional writer in any number of vital roles such as authorship, communications, and marketing.

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Our world-class faculty use their decades of experience to nurture your success from the first day of class all the way to graduation— and beyond.

Dr. Debra Beilke

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Associate Professor of English Director for the MFA in Creative Writing program

Dr. Theresa FitzPatrick

Associate Professor of English, Department of Humanities Chair

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Concordia University, St. Paul Academic Catalog, 2024-2025 Edition

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Creative Writing (MFA)

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is designed to develop skills in writing fiction and reading literature. By the end of the program, students will have completed a book-length manuscript of their own creative work. The courses are all offered 100% online. After completing this fully online MFA program, students will have achieved a level of sophistication in their writing that will allow them to pursue a number of career options.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
	Advanced Workshop I	3
	Studies in the Craft of Creative Writing	3
	Advanced Workshop 2	3
	Studies in the Contemporary Novel	3
	Advanced Workshop 3	3
	Studies in the Scope and Ethics of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction	3
	Advanced Workshop 4	3
	Studies in Contemporary Poetry	3
	Advanced Workshop 5	3
	The Culture of Writing, Editing, and Publishing	3
	Researching and Writing about Literature	3
	Thesis	3
Total Credits		36

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If you can read, you can write. Right? Perhaps. But can you write well? Can you tap into your creative self and express it well enough to capture the imagination of your readers? Of course you can! All you need is guidance and practice. And that's exactly what you'll get in this certificate program. Complement your introduction to creative writing with any other two courses in the creative writing program like screenwriting, travel writing, blogging and others, then sharpen your pencil. You're about to write for your life.

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This certificate program is a great way to:

• Explore a variety of different writing skills;
• Develop and expand your creativity;
• Improve your ability to express yourself creatively;
• Hone your personal approach to writing;
• Improve your ability to critique your own writing and that of others;
• Develop your vision and voice as a storyteller;
• Learn various narrative techniques like character and plot development;
• Produce a professional-quality piece of writing.

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To obtain this certificate, students must complete the following course  and  two (2) out of the eight (8)  elective  courses listed below. For course descriptions, schedules and registration, click on the link of the course.

• Intro to Creative Writing (CEJN 116)

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To obtain this certificate, students must complete the above course and two (2) out of the eight (8) elective courses listed below. For course descriptions, schedules and registration, click on the links of each course.

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• Writing for Children (CEJN 118)
• Writing a Novella (CEJN 120)
• Creative Non-Fiction (CEJN 122)
• Travel Writing (CEJN 126)
• Writing Your Memoir (CEJN 134)
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• Intro to Blogging (CEJN 144)

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