Creative Writing

English, MA

Concentration

The Master’s in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing offers focused training for students looking to develop their craft in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and other literary forms. This concentration emphasizes imaginative expression, literary technique, and critical engagement with texts, preparing students for careers in writing, publishing, media, and the arts. Part of a flexible graduate program, the Creative Writing concentration allows students to hone their voice while gaining professional experience and mentorship. Graduates go on to succeed in fields such as publishing, teaching, communications, and the literary arts.

Location

On Campus

Semester Hours

36

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Program Highlights

  • Introduction to literary analysis and research
  • Background for publishing, public relations, business, and law
  • Preparation for teaching or doctoral study

Program Requirements

  • Non-Thesis Option: 36 hours of English, Maximum of six graduate hours in a related field, One Theory and Methods Course, At least twenty-one (21) hours of course work at the 6000-level
  • Thesis Option: 36 hours of English, including six (6) hours of graduate credit from ENGL 7700, Maximum of six graduate hours in a related field, One Theory and Methods Course, At least eighteen (18) hours of course work at the 6000-level
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What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

  • Editor
  • Screenwriter

Types of Employers

  • Media

Contact Us

Student Union, 2204

SLU Box 10861
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-2100

dhanson​@southeastern.edu

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