Creative Writing, M.F.A
The M.F.A. in Creative Writing offers advanced degree training to talented students who wish to gain expertise in the writing of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. It assumes that, as in music or the visual arts, the best education for the artist includes: training in the history and traditions associated with the student’s discipline, training in theoretical and formal approaches to the craft, and extensive practice with critique of student work by peers and faculty writers. The program combines studio and academic approaches, providing the student with substantial critical workshop experience and a solid background in theory and literature. In addition to a traditional literature based course of study, we offer the Emphasis in Publishing and Editing for those students who wish to gain professional training and experience in the field.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our benefits program is just one way the CSU demonstrates its dedication to your success and well-being. We want you to rest assured knowing you? and your family’s health and future are being looked after.
Comprehensive and flexible coverage options allow you to choose a plan that best suits your needs.
The following services make up the CSU’s comprehensive benefits package:
- An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
- Your choice of dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
- Retirement plan through CalPERS
- Tuition waiver for employees and dependents
- FlexCash (in lieu of health/dental)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional and Personal Development
Paid Time Off, Including:
- Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or services)
- 15 paid holidays per year
- 12 sick days per year, with unlimited accrual
- Parental leave (based on employee group)
- Organ Donor leave
- Jury Duty
Additional Benefits & Services
- CalPERS Long Term Care (not accepting new applications)
- Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans (403(b), 457, 401(k))
- Pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Pre-tax parking deduction plan
- Pre-paid legal services
- Auto/Homeowners Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Scholarshare (529 plan)
- Pet Insurance
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- All university marksheets, transcripts and *degree certificate with literal English translation. Secondary school (high school) documentations are not required.
*Degree certificate (or diploma) is available at the time of applying for admission.
TOEFL – 80 iBT
IELTS – 6.5
Duolingo - 105 (some programs require 110)
Pearson’s Test of English - 53
iTEP – 4.5
For More Information Please Contact to Our Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
32810 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 70 USD
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