MFA Creative Writing

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Program Overview

The MFA in creative writing is designed for students interested in pursuing the art of writing fiction or poetry, and is especially tailored to students who are interested in exploring a variety of career paths. During the second year, students will engage in the Writer in the World sequence, which allows them to study community-based, service-learning pedagogies and then partner with a local organization and enrich the community with a service program of their own devising. This sequence will better prepare students for meaningful employment in or outside of academia, and help students sustain a rich writing life beyond graduation.

Program Key Stats

$15291 (Fees Per semester)



Eligibility Criteria


6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Writer
  • Proofreader/Sub-Editor
  • Web Content Editor

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