Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from this program will:

• Create works that are artistically complete and show a mastery of structure, style, grammar, and mechanics.
• Analyze texts deeply and thoroughly, with recognition of the writer's artistic decisions.
• Judge all technical and aesthetic aspects of craft showing mastery of appropriate vocabulary.
• Evaluate literary history and tradition, especially within a chosen genre.

Coursework

This emphasis follows the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Media Arts Program Requirements. Students must complete the following coursework for this emphasis:  

I. 12 hours of craft workshop: Students choose 4 workshops in their core genre

 II. 6 hours of the interdisciplinary component. Students choose at least two craft, workshop, or production courses outside their core genre in English, Theatre, or Communication Studies.

III. 12 hours of literature courses are required. 15 hours are recommended.

Students choose from among the literature courses listed below.. Their principal focus will be in the core genre in which they plan to write their final portfolio, but they may also reach into other genres as well. With their advisor's permission students may also choose courses from other departments.

IV. 6 hours of Thesis Portfolio: ENGLISH 5598A

V. 6 hours Electives

From the list of literary classes above, students complete sufficient credit hours to bring the total of all requirements to 42 credit hours. With advisor's approval, students may also select electives from other departments.