M.A. in English - Creative Writing Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses for all English MA Students | ||
| ENG 500 | The Discipline of English Studies | 3 |
| ENG 501 | Critical Theory | 3 |
| Required Courses for Creative Writing Track | ||
| Four Writing Workshops | 12 | |
Students are to select four poetry and/or fiction workshops from among courses listed in the Creative Writing category. For course categories, see the Graduate Catalog or Handbook for English Graduate Students. | ||
| Electives | ||
| Students are to select four electives from among courses in the following categories: General Topics and Theory, English Literature, American Literature, Comparative Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, Research and Special Topics, and the Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project. | 12 | |
| Required Capstone Experience | ||
| ENG 614 | Capstone Writing and Research Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 620 | M.A. Essay ((thesis) [pre-requisite–ENG 614] This course, to be taken under the supervision of a member of the creative writing faculty, is to result in the production of a creative thesis project. The project is to include a portfolio of original fiction, creative non-fiction or poetry and a section considering the student’s literary influences and connections with contemporary literary traditions.) | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| ENG 501 and ENG 500 are to be taken before the completion of 12 semester hours of graduate credit. | ||
| Non-canonical requirement: At least one of the four electives must be taken in a topic addressing writing, literature, and/or pedagogy relating to under-represented groups. | ||
| Total Credits Required | 36 | |
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The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 500 | The Discipline of English Studies | 3 |
| ENG XXX | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| ENG XXX | ENG Elective (see advising sheet/handbook) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 501 | Critical Theory | 3 |
| ENG XXX | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| ENG XXX | Elective (see advising sheet/handbook) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 614 | Capstone Writing and Research Seminar | 3 |
| ENG XXX | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| ENG XXX | ENG Elective (see advising sheet/handbook) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 620 | M.A. Essay | 3 |
| ENG XXX | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| ENG XXX | Elective (see advising sheet/handbook) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
