The M.F.A. in Creative Writing, one of the oldest and most prestigious programs of its kind in the nation, is offered to a limited number of students with superior ability in writing original works of poetry or fiction. The program requires 36-48 credit hours and permits students to develop particular talents in small classes and in conferences with writers in residence and distinguished visiting writers.  The most talented students are considered for fellowships as well as graduate assistantships. The M.F.A. is a residency program for full-time students.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must submit a writing sample by January 1 to be considered for Fall admission.

Degree Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Core Courses (30 credits)
ENG 625	MFA Fiction Workshop	3
ENG 626	MFA Fiction Workshop	3
ENG 627	MFA Poetry Workshop	3
ENG 628	MFA Poetry Workshop	3
ENG 671	Graduate Tutorial in Writing: Fiction	3
ENG 672	Graduate Tutorial in Writing: Fiction	3
ENG 673	Graduate Tutorial in Writing: Poetry	3
ENG 674	Graduate Tutorial in Writing: Poetry	3
ENG 677	Special Problems in Writing	3
ENG 678	Special Problems in Writing	3
Elective Academic Courses (12 credits)
Select a minimum of four courses (12 credits) in a related academic field at the 500, 600, or 700 level *		12
Comprehensive Examination (Capstone Experience)
Consult with the Director of the M.F.A. Writing Program about examination dates
Thesis (6 credits)
ENG 699	Thesis **	6
Total Credit Hours		48

*

Usually in English or American literature.

**

May be a novel, a collection of short stories, or a volume of poetry.

Elective Academic Courses

Students may, with permission of the Director of the M.F.A. Writing Program, take 500- and 600-level courses offered by other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, most often in the departments of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Media Studies, and Art.

Students who plan a career in college teaching should take as many courses as possible in literature, criticism, and composition and rhetoric, including ENG 680 Teaching Internships in English.

Students who plan careers in publishing and editing should select courses focusing on contemporary publishing:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
ENG 535	Entrepreneurship and Independent Press Publishing	3
ENG 620	Contemporary Publishing	3
ENG 622	Internship in English	3