Creative Writing
A speciality of Arts and Culture
The master’s degree specialty and graduate certificate in Creative Writing can be earned entirely online or evenings on campus.
The Creative Writing Program at University College is designed for students interested in developing their skills in the creative genres of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Our goal is to help you focus and define your writing, sustain and strengthen your work, and complete creative and professional projects.
The program provides the best in classroom and online learning. Courses stress workshops and revision, and address aspects of publishing and working with editors. To provide the best opportunity for personalized learning, most classes in the program are limited to 16 students. The creative industries – which include publishing, media and journalism, film, music, and performance – are among the top ten in the world.
Students in our program love to learn writing and literature, and our graduates live the writing life, whether they teach about writing or write for professional and personal reasons.
Students will:
• Use written language to communicate more clearly and powerfully in your professional and personal life
• Move beyond mastering mechanical skills and conveying information to writing artfully, evoking emotions, and expressing points of view
• Participate in intensive workshops designed to give your writing personalized attention
• Read and critique literature with the eye of a writer and editor
• Work with dedicated faculty who will help you extend your potential as a writer and address your writing strengths and weaknesses
• Share with other students your experience with the craft of writing
• Foster your creativity in a positive atmosphere in which you receive constructive feedback on your writing
Program Requirements
Total 48 credit hours
Students are required to take MALS 4020 within their first three quarters at University College
Core - 8 qtr. hrs
Professional Foundation Courses - 12 qtr. hrs
Speciality Courses - 16 qtr. hrs
Further Study - 12 qtr. hrs
Admissions Requirements
Candidates for Master's degree programs are evaluated based on the following criteria:
Entrance examinations such as the GRE or GMAT are NOT required.
An earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is required.
Applicants must have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in their undergraduate work. Applicants with lower GPAs may be accepted on a provisional basis.
The applicant's professional commitment and written language skills are evaluated through the essay, and the confidential recommendations, both submitted as part of the admissions packet.
Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you’ll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.