Creative Nonfiction Writing, MFA
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction Writing
Master of Fine Arts: Creative Nonfiction Writing Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MFA 615 | Mentorship Lab I | 3 |
| MFA 620 | Mentorship Lab II | 3 |
| MFA 625 | Mentorship Lab III | 3 |
| MFA 660 | Creative Nonfiction Writing I Form and Theory | 3 |
| MFA 661 | Creative Nonfiction Writing II Form and Theory | 3 |
| MFA 690 | Thesis I | 3 |
| MFA 691 | Thesis II | 3 |
| MFA Electives | 12 | |
| Professional Track Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 39 | |
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In consultation with their advisor and/or Program Director, students select the track of their choosing.
MFA Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MFA 627 | Introduction to Narrative Medicine | 3 |
| MFA 628 | Medical/Trauma Narratives and Social Justice | 3 |
| MFA 630 | Writing Contemporary Womens Stories | 3 |
| MFA 632 | Nature and Environmental Writing | 3 |
| MFA 636 | Travel and Food Writing for Publication | 3 |
| MFA 637 | Reading as a Writer | 3 |
| MFA 638 | Reading and Writing about Culture, Race, and Identity | 3 |
| MFA 640 | Womens Spiritual Writing through the Ages | 3 |
| MFA 666 | Generational Histories Writing About Family | 3 |
| MFA 668 | Creative Writing Field Seminar | 3 |
Academic Requirements
Note: This schedule reflects the recommended sequence of courses to be taken in fulfillment of the M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction Writing. This sequence assumes a fall semester start. Students who begin in other sessions should consult with their faculty program advisor to plan their schedule.
Three-Year Sequence
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MFA 615 | Mentorship Lab I | 3 |
| MFA Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MFA 620 | Mentorship Lab II | 3 |
| MFA Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MFA 620 | Mentorship Lab II | 3 |
| MFA Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MFA 660 | Creative Nonfiction Writing I Form and Theory | 3 |
| MFA Professional Track Intro Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MFA 660 | Creative Nonfiction Writing I Form and Theory | 3 |
| MFA Professional Track Immersion Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MFA 690 | Thesis I | 3 |
| MFA Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MFA 690 | Thesis I | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 39 | |
Two-Year Sequence (Requires Pre-Approval of Program Director)
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MFA 615 | Mentorship Lab I | 3 |
| MFA 660 | Creative Nonfiction Writing I Form and Theory | 3 |
| Master of Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MFA 620 | Mentorship Lab II | 3 |
| MFA 661 | Creative Nonfiction Writing II Form and Theory | 3 |
| Master of Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MFA 625 | Mentorship Lab III | 3 |
| Master of Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Master of Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Master of Fine Arts Professional Track Elective | 3 | |
| MFA 690 | Thesis I | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Master of Fine Arts Professional Track Elective | 3 | |
| MFA 691 | Thesis II | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 39 | |