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MFA Creative Writing

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Portland State University

Program Overview

The MFA is a terminal degree in the field of creative writing, which qualifies Graduates to apply for tenure-track teaching joBS at the university level. The program's strengths include distinguished faculty who bring their real-life experience and expertise as published authors into the classroom, faculty mentorship, a thesis project experience, and small class sizes with a supportive community of peers that extends beyond the classroom.

Program Key Stats

$18117 (Annual Fees)
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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete the graduate application, Send the Graduate School s Admissions office your official academic transcripts, Submit evidence of English language proficiency, Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study, individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include: Personal essay or statement of purpose, Letters of recommendation, Standardized test scores, Resume, Writing samples, Portfolio, Submit Financial Documentation, English Language requirement:TOEFL IBT: minimum overall score of 71; minimum subscore of 15 in reading and writing, Academic IELTS:6.0 overall; minimum 6.0 in reading and writing, Academic PTE: 53 overall, SAT: 560 or above in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, DET Duolingo English Test: 110 or above

Career Options

  • Teacher
  • Book Editor
  • Magazine Editor
  • Publisher
  • Journalist/Reporter

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