Master of Fine Arts in English
Pursue your literary ambitions in a rigorous and supportive MFA program.
The MFA for poets and writers is a three-year program dedicated to writing workshops and the completion of a book-length manuscript in prose or poetry. Among the oldest and most respected MFA programs in the country, our acclaimed and aesthetically diverse faculty guide students to find their full range of artistic and literary potential.
The MFA’s 60 hours of coursework is designed to allow students to focus on craft, immerse themselves in the study of diverse literatures, and pursue individual concentrations. Our students also have teaching opportunities in creative writing and composition, which is excellent preparation for the academic job market.
Through the Juniper Initiative for Literary Arts, students gain significant professional experience in arts administration, literary festivals, and summer workshops, as well as with online and print journals, presses, and publishers associated with the university, the region, and our alumni around the world.
Our writers have made distinguished contributions to contemporary literature through the publication of their work, and in the fields of literary publishing, scholarship, arts administration, and the practice of teaching.
In the spotlight
“Yvette Ndlovu is a true original, a literary force whose style is just real enough to feel magical and just magical enough to feel real. There may be no other writer quite like her at work today.”
English
Develop your capacity for empathy and critical thought in an English program noted for small classes, engaged faculty, and diverse educational opportunities.