Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts

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The Master in Creative Writing, (MFA) is a 42 credit program, which prepares students to be professionals in dissecting contemporary, modern, and classic literature as well construct literature pieces of their own.

Our students are published in literary journals and by publishers. Students often explore jobs in teaching from middle school to graduate level.

The MFA in Creative Writing offers students a chance to improve their stories, poems, scripts and non-fiction writing.  The ideal students are those passionate about improving their creative writing skills and would like to explore becoming a writer.

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 Admissions Deadlines

Additional Requirements:

  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • 2 letters of recommendation from appropriate academic or professional references
  • Resume/CV
  • Personal Statement: Approximately 500 words addressing the candidate’s relationship to their creative work, literary influences, etc.
  • Writing sample:
    • Fiction – Not more than 20 pages. Double spaced, one or several stories, or an excerpt of a novel
    • Creative Nonfiction – Not more than 20 pages, double spaced, (including memoir, personal essays, reportage etc.) 
    • Poetry – Not more than 10 pages, single spaced poems (one poem per page)
    • Play / Script – Not more than 25 pages, double spaced and a one paragraph synopsis
  • Applicants may be asked to appear for a personal interview by the departmental Graduate Committee
  • GRE Required: No
  • Fall only admission, program does not admit non degree students
  • Minimum Language Test Scores:
  
TOEFL 100
IELTS 7
Petersons (PTE) 68
Duolingo 120

 

Program Director: Professor Michelle Valladares
mvalladares@ccny.cuny.edu  

For more information, please visit the Program Website.

 

Last Updated: 02/19/2025 12:34