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2025-2026 General Catalog

Creative Writing, M.F.A.

(MFACW)

The MFA in creative writing requires 42 hours of coursework, six hours of thesis research, a creative thesis, and defense of that thesis. Please see the Department of English website for specific course distribution requirements.