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Writing, certificate.

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Author, Interdisciplinary, Journalist, Persuasion, Writer, creative, rhetoric

Writing is a valuable skill for students in any discipline. The ability to communicate clearly, directly and effectively is a key to advancement in all careers.

The certificate program in writing offers five track options (creative writing, generalist, nonfiction writing, professional and technical writing, and publishing and editing) which can be tailored to students' individual interests and career goals.

The program comprises intensive coursework that culminates in an exit portfolio, which is a collection of work that demonstrates writing skills mastery.

This program is offered by the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies.

GI Bill® benefits

This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ .

  • College/school: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
  • Location: West Valley

The certificate in writing consists of 16 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 13 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through courses offered by the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies. A maximum of six to nine credit hours may be shared between the certificate and a major. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be passed with a "B" (3.00) or better. Track Requirements -- 15 credit hours Select and complete 15 credit hours from within one track. Coursework must be chosen in consultation with the faculty certificate coordinator. A minimum of 12 out of the 15 credit hours must be upper division. (15) Creative Writing Track ENG 210: Introduction to Creative Writing (3) ENG 217: Writing Reflective Essays (HUAD OR L) (3) ENG 287: Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry (3) ENG 288: Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction (3) ENG 310: Intermediate Creative Writing (3) ENG 317: Cross-Cultural Writing ((L or HU) & G) (3) ENG 361: Scriptwriting (3) ENG 387: Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry: Form, Theory, and Practice (3) ENG 388: Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction: Form, Theory, and Practice (3) ENG 394: Comedy Writing (3) ENG 394: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop - Fiction (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop - Poetry (1-3) ENG 410: Writing for Publication (3) ENG 433: Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (3) ENG 499: Individualized Instruction (3) Professional and Technical Writing Track ENG 205: Introduction to Writing, Rhetorics and Literacies (CIVI OR L) (3) ENG 216: Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (CIVI OR L) (3) ENG 301: Writing for the Professions (L) (3) ENG 311: Persuasive Writing (CIVI OR L) (3) ENG 317: Cross-Cultural Writing ((L or HU) & G) (3) ENG 323: Rhetoric and Grammar (L) (3) ENG 394: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month (1-3) ENG 410: Writing for Publication (3) ENG 433: Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (3) ENG 499: Individualized Instruction (3) Publishing and Editing Track ENG 323: Rhetoric and Grammar (L) (3) ENG 394: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop - Fiction (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop - Poetry (1-3) ENG 410: Writing for Publication (3) ENG 433: Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (3) ENG 499: Individualized Instruction (3) ENG 484 / ETH 484 / JHR 484: Pen Project Prison Teaching (3) Nonfiction Writing Track ENG 216: Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (CIVI OR L) (3) ENG 217: Writing Reflective Essays (HUAD OR L) (3) ENG 311: Persuasive Writing (CIVI OR L) (3) ENG 317: Cross-Cultural Writing ((L or HU) & G) (3) ENG 379: Travel Writing (3) ENG 394: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction (1-3) ENG 410: Writing for Publication (3) ENG 420: Multicultural Autobiographies ((L or HU) & C) (3) ENG 433: Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (3) ENG 499: Individualized Instruction (3) Generalist Track ENG 205: Introduction to Writing, Rhetorics and Literacies (CIVI OR L) (3) ENG 210: Introduction to Creative Writing (3) ENG 216: Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (CIVI OR L) (3) ENG 217: Writing Reflective Essays (HUAD OR L) (3) ENG 287: Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry (3) ENG 288: Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction (3) ENG 301: Writing for the Professions (L) (3) ENG 302: Business Writing (L) (3) ENG 310: Intermediate Creative Writing (3) ENG 311: Persuasive Writing (CIVI OR L) (3) ENG 317: Cross-Cultural Writing ((L or HU) & G) (3) ENG 323: Rhetoric and Grammar (L) (3) ENG 361: Scriptwriting (3) ENG 379: Travel Writing (3) ENG 387: Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry: Form, Theory, and Practice (3) ENG 388: Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction: Form, Theory, and Practice (3) ENG 394: Comedy Writing (3) ENG 394: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop - Fiction (1-3) ENG 394: Professional Writing Workshop - Poetry (1-3) ENG 410: Writing for Publication (3) ENG 433: Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (3) ENG 499: Individualized Instruction (3) ENG 484 / ETH 484 / JHR 484: Pen Project Prison Teaching (3) Writing Portfolio -- 1 credit hours AMS 490: Writing Certificate Portfolio (1) Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Any ASU student in good academic standing (2.00 cumulative GPA or better) who has successfully completed the First-Year Composition requirement (ENG 101/102, ENG 105, or ENG 107/108 with a "C" or better) is eligible to add the New College writing certificate. No more than nine credit hours may be shared between the certificate and other degree programs, minors or other certificates. This certificate program is not available to ASU Online students.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Certification of advanced writing skills opens the way to a vast array of career opportunities in journalism and publishing, public advocacy, military and government, elementary and secondary education, industry and management, economic development and law. Graduates are prepared for jobs as technical writers, copy editors, teachers, publishers, writers, reporters and correspondents, and script writers.

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English: Creative Writing

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Housed in the Department of English, creative writing at ASU is a vibrant program staffed by award-winning poets and fiction writers who work closely with you as you develop your voice and style, and as you learn the history and range of contemporary American writing in many forms. Our students enjoy additional opportunities through the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing , the Center for Imagination in the Borderlands ; they often intern for ASU's national literary publications (more info below); and many go on to graduate study. They also pursue careers in the arts and arts management, and/or in education, or they apply their critical thinking and reading skills in a wide range of fields (from astrobiology to nonprofit administration to tech leadership). 

You will undertake an extended creative project usually completed in close study with a core faculty member in the creative writing program. For a thesis in fiction, professors typically expect the student to write and revise between 30-50 pages of prose, and in poetry, professors typically expect the student to write and revise 14-21 pages of poetry. The culminating event for honors thesis students is the Defense: all students present an excerpt of their work in a formal reading, approximately 6-8 poems or 5-10 pages of fiction; that presentation is followed by a discussion with the committee that raises questions about specific aspects of the thesis (related both to subject matters and to technique/formal choices).  Group projects: Writers band together—this has been true forever!—to start publishing ventures, to collaborate (with each other, with visual artists, with composers, with engineers), or to reach out into the larger community (in service of the art, in service of the community itself). Creative Writing welcomes projects in which this kind of collegial and/or interdisciplinary vision brings students together and enlarges our experience of the literary arts. What do you gain from a creative writing thesis?  Thesis students test their commitment to writing outside the classroom, which is different from the workshop environment (and more closely resembles the general experience of a writer’s life). The creative writing thesis both cultivates a student’s independence and also enables a close working relationship with the faculty mentor. Creative writing theses abide by BHC's requirements for who can serve on committees, which is an ASU faculty member thesis director and a second committee member who is faculty, non-faculty, or a qualified professional in the field. Feel free to contact the lead FHA for advice about forming your committee (you can do this before or after you have secured a director). When a creative project is complete, the student will have a body of work large enough to serve as a work sample in a graduate school application. 

Academic Preparation

*Most students* accepted for creative writing theses are enrolled in the concentration in creative writing within the English major, have passed portfolio review, and taken at least one 400-level course in their genre (fiction or poetry). More information on our website .  

Recommended Timeline

Typically the thesis is completed over the last two semesters of a student's BA. Most often, the student has secured the director in the semester *before* that. You are welcome to reach out to the FHA in that third-to-last semester to start to plan your approach to the thesis, finding and inviting committee members, etc.

Other Honors Opportunities

Honors Enrichment Contracts: All creative writing courses *may* accommodate honors contracts, and all creative writing faculty work regularly and enthusiastically with honors students. We ask that you approach your professor early in the term to discuss whether a project is possible and what form it might take, and to establish a work schedule, plan, and deadlines. In poetry, the writing usually involves no more than three pages of new poems in response to outside readings and/or a short paper responding critically to a selection of poems decided upon by student and professor. In fiction, the writing usually involves a single short story and/or a short paper responding critically to a selection of fiction decided upon by student and professor. Internships :   

Hayden’s Ferry Review : Interns for HFR get a behind-the-scenes look at how an internationally-distributed literary magazine is run. Responsibilities may include reading and voting on submissions, writing features for the blog, assisting in social media, handling subscriptions, organizing fundraisers and more. Contact: [email protected]    

Thousand Languages : The Thousand Languages Project is a living, ever-developing database featuring translations of the work originally appearing in  Hayden’s Ferry Review  transformed from its original English into manifold world languages. 

Become an Intern! Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.  Contribute translation and/or non-translation work to this living database.  Gain critical knowledge and hands-on experience in literary translation, editing, and publishing. To learn more or apply, visit the  TLP Internship Page .

Contact Jacqueline Balderrama   [email protected]  with any internship questions.

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100-level courses introduce foundational theories, concepts, perspectives, principles, methods, and procedures of critical thinking and writing. They focus on the development and practice of essential writing and literacy skills.

ENG 101: First-Year Composition 

ENG 101 Expanded Description

ENG 102: First-Year Composition

E NG 102 Expanded Description

ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition

ENG 107: First-Year Composition (For Multilingual Writers)

ENG 108: First-Year Composition (For Multilingual Writers)

200-level courses assume competency in the general writing foundations established in the 100-level courses, and offer students opportunities for more in-depth study and practice writing about specific themes and in specific genres. They provide a foundation for upper-division coursework in writing and rhetoric.

ENG 215: Strategies for Academic Writing

ENG 216: Persuasive Writing on Public Issues

ENG 217: Writing Reflective Essays

ENG 218: Writing about Literature

300-level courses assume mastery of basic writing conventions, concepts, and practices, and offer students in-depth and sophisticated opportunities to practice writing for specialized audiences and/or through specific theoretical frameworks. They emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications.

ENG 301: Writing for the Professions

ENG 302: Business Writing

ENG 302 Description Goals Objectives July 2017

ENG 302 Redesign Presentation Spring 2017

English 302 - Business Writing Course Development Guide Updated July 2017

WPC Written Communication Rubric 2017

ENG 372: Document Production

ENG 374: Technical Editing

400-level courses assume mastery of basic writing conventions, concepts, and practices, and offer students in-depth and sophisticated opportunities to practice writing for specialized audiences and/or through specific theoretical frameworks. They emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications.

ENG 472: Rhetorical Studies

ENG 474: Review Writing

ENG 475: Popular Periodical Writing

ENG 494: Special Topics

English (Creative Writing), BA

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  • Location: Tempe campus
  • Additional Program Fee: No
  • Second Language Requirement: No

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  • Initial Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics

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Program Description

The BA in English with a concentration in creative writing focuses on the study and practice of the literary arts, with courses in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.

Students gain practical experience through writing workshops and internship opportunities.

The undergraduate program features an outstanding faculty whose many books have received major national and international recognition.

In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.

Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.

Flexible Degree Options

Accelerated program options.

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years. It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:

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Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.

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Degree programs in English prepare students for graduate studies in a number of programs, including English, creative writing, education, law and business. They also lead to a variety of careers in diverse fields. Employers seek those with strong writing, communication and critical thinking skills. Some of the most common professions for English majors are in the fields of:

  • nonprofit service

Graduates often find roles where they spend time:

  • developing web content
  • managing public relations
  • writing professional and technical content

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:

Writers and Authors

  • Growth: 3.7%
  • Median Salary*: 73150
  • Growth: -4%
  • Median Salary*: 73080

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

  • Growth: 1.2%
  • Median Salary*: 74280

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education.

  • Median Salary*: 62360

Public Relations Specialists

  • Growth: 6.1%
  • Median Salary*: 67440

Bright Outlook

Search Marketing Strategists

  • Growth: 13.4%
  • Median Salary*: 68230

Technical Writers

  • Growth: 6.9%
  • Median Salary*: 79960

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Bright Outlook

Global Opportunities

Global experience.

Studying abroad expands students' perspectives by exposing them to new and distinct cultures, communities and people. Students can explore the English language at a deeper level through an extended lens of dialects, literature and terminology in one of more than 300 study abroad programs.

Students can enhance their resumes with the educational experience and heightened cultural competency, communication and critical thinking skills they acquire through study abroad programs.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends these study abroad programs for students majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing .

Program Contact Information

If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.

  • Creative Writing Masters Fine Arts
  • Application Procedures

MFA Application deadline is  January 1, 2022  (This program admits for fall semester only.)

Justin Petropoulos Program Manager of Creative Writing

Ross Blakley 152 Phone: 480-727-9130 E-mail:  [email protected]

Applicants should have an undergraduate major in English or Creative Writing, with a GPA of 3.00 or above; however, exceptional students who do not have either of these undergraduate majors may be admitted on the basis of writing excellence.

Applicants should  submit all the following materials online  via the  Online Graduate Admissions Application  along with the required application fee.

The application fee online via the Graduate Admissions Application ($70 domestic and $115 international)

Graduate Admissions Application

Personal Statement including your writing background, intended area of specialization, and a brief self-evaluation of recent work, (double-spaced, up to 3 pages or 750 words)

Three letters of recommendation

A personal Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A Creative Manuscript Sample: up to 20 pages of poetry or 30 pages of prose (prose should be double spaced)

Please submit all materials for the Teaching Assistant Application packet (complete information available here:  Teaching Assistant application packet ), including  an academic writing sample (10-15 pages, double spaced) along with their statement of teaching philosophy

Note: the Creative Writing Program offers tracks in fiction and poetry; we do not have a creative nonfiction track

Official academic transcripts  must be sent in hard copy  to Admission Services Applicant Processing (see below)

Admission Services Applicant Processing

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Tempe, AZ 85287-1004

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Tempe, AZ 85281

Applications that do not include complete transcripts and the application fee will not be considered.

All application materials must be received by January 1. Selection is based on talent and promise, as demonstrated in the manuscript sample; the academic record; evidence of dedication and potential for growth, from the recommendations and personal statement; and compatibility of the applicant’s goals with the purpose and design of the ASU degree program. In recent years, we have been able to accept the top 3% of applicants.

Transfer of Credits

Subject to the recommendation of the MFA steering committee and the program director, a maximum of nine credit hours taken before admission, not as part of a completed degree at ASU and/or another institution, may be used to fulfill MFA degree requirements. All course work for the ASU Master of Fine Arts in creative writing must be completed within a six-year time limit. Financial aid is not extended beyond the third year.

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The creative writing program at ASU - Tempe awarded 6 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.

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Hispanic or Latino1
White4
Non-Resident Aliens0
Other Races1

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Innovative program at Thunderbird transforms students into case writing experts

Euvin Naidoo teaching at Thunderbird.

Euvin Naidoo, distinguished professor of practice in global accounting, risk and agility at Thunderbird School of Global Management, teaches during the Summer Case Writing program.

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University recently launched an innovative program to empower students to co-create with professors and learn more about the art of effective case writing.

Launched by  Mary Teagarden , deputy dean of Thunderbird Knowledge Enterprise and professor of global strategy and  Euvin Naidoo , distinguished professor of practice in global accounting, risk and agility at Thunderbird, the Summer Case Writing program is serving as a catalyst for students to collaborate with professors through an in-depth immersion into the art and science of case writing. Now in its second year, the program emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a vital skill for management leaders, teaching students the nuances of effective communication.

“We are proud of our ability to not only lead, but drive innovation by developing cutting-edge approaches to education that transforms our learners into leaders,” said  Charla Griffy-Brown , director general and dean of Thunderbird. “By blending creativity and analytical thinking, students are now emerging as skilled communicators capable of tackling real-world executive challenges.”

Students are taught the fundamental elements—or DNA—of effective communication by adopting the perspective of top executives, or CxOs, where 'CxO' stands for chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer. This involves understanding how to craft and convey messages in a manner that resonates with senior leadership and stakeholders, focusing on strategic thinking, clarity, and impact.

“By viewing communication through the eyes of high-level executives, our students learn to create compelling narratives that address critical business issues, drive decision-making, and lead global teams effectively,” added Griffy-Brown.

This year the program attracted 20 students, many of whom balanced full-time internships and summer commitments while they participated in the immersive experience. The course was designed to help students blend their creative and analytical skills, building muscle memory to emerge as more effective communicators. Students noted a highlight of the experience were the guest speakers, all senior global leaders, who joined during the evening sessions to lead in-depth discussions.

“Over the course of the summer, the program had several leaders including the COO of a leading Hollywood studio who connected with students on the importance of continuously practicing skills, including the art of effective listening and the value of having all voices be heard resulting in better products being created,” said Naidoo.

The approach of the program has garnered attention and praise from  The Case Centre team in the United Kingdom, who regard it as one of the most unique programs globally for its structured methodology in empowering students to learn about effective case writing and communication.

“Through this initiative, we have been able to work with students to support their efforts to create something original,” said Naidoo. “Each case is a new piece of intellectual property being added to the management lexicon.”

The Case Centre is the world’s leading independent hub and authority on case method education, dedicated to sharing knowledge and inspiring transformation in business education worldwide. Recently, their executive team visited Thunderbird Global Headquarters and met with school leadership and faculty.

Their visit to Thunderbird underscores the significance and global impact of the Summer Case Writing program. According to the Case Centre, the case method remains an irreplaceable cornerstone of management education, with over 1,000 organizations across 85 countries utilizing their cases in the 2022-23 academic year. Thunderbird’s contribution includes 22 new cases since 2022, adding to a robust collection of over 480 cases, many of which come with accompanying instructor materials, software, and videos. Notably, six of these are prize-winning cases from Thunderbird, highlighting the school’s excellence in case development.

For Professors Naidoo and Teagarden, the summer program is not only about teaching students to write cases but also about transforming their engagement with potential employers and industry leaders.

“Asking a company or an executive for a job is one thing; we have the mindset of supporting our students to become creators of new knowledge and insights in a sector via writing a case, so they are now of interest to a company or leader,” said Naidoo. “This shift in approach changes the dialogue, positioning students as valuable contributors who bring fresh perspectives and solutions to the table.”

“We see this summer program as empowering our students to change their engagement both with a sector and a topic but also the job market. We want Thunderbird to be a place for students across the U.S. and globally to see as transformational to both learning and career trajectory,” said Teagarden. “This unique structured summer offering is but one example of how we blend theory and practice to support our wonderful students.”

The success of the Summer Case Writing program has also inspired the creation of a student-led case writing club, launched last year.

“The club, now one of the most popular and fast-growing at Thunderbird, exemplifies the school’s commitment to fostering student leadership and curiosity,” Naidoo continues. “It provides a platform for students to continue their case-writing journey, creating more cases and accelerating their knowledge and connections in various industries.”

The impact of Thunderbird’s case-writing initiatives is reflected in its  recent recognition by The Case Centre , ranking in the top 10 for global impact in faculty research and case writing in the U.S. and top 20 worldwide. This accolade underscores the school’s dedication to advancing management education and empowering students to become effective communicators and leaders.

“Our faculty are deeply engaged in researching and developing case studies based on complex global business scenarios. These cases are meticulously written to provoke thought and discussion, making them invaluable tools in both degree programs and executive education environments,” said Griffy-Brown.

The  Thunderbird Case Series , created in 1997 and co-led by Naidoo and Teagarden, offers a rich repository of these cases, available for purchase and used worldwide to illustrate real-world management challenges and solutions.

“We hope other schools follow suit to empower students to be co-creators, growing their skill sets to continue practicing being effective communicators,” concludes Naidoo. “Thunderbird’s commitment to innovation and excellence in education ensures that our students are well-prepared to lead and make a significant impact in the global business arena.”

The University of Texas at Austin

Creative Writing

The Department of English offers creative writing instruction in multiple formats and offers several degrees and qualifications.

Undergraduate

At the undergraduate level, students who are enrolled in a B.A. program at UT Austin can pursue the Creative Writing Certificate .

For graduate students, there are two degree options in creative writing:

  • the New Writers Project MFA in Fiction and Poetry , and
  • the Michener Center MFA in Writing .

We invite you to visit the center's pages for information on their programs.

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Degree and GPA Requirements

Additional Standards for Non-Native English Speakers

Additional standards for international applicants.

For the 2025-2026 academic year

See 2024-2025 requirements instead

Fall 2025 quarter (beginning in September)

Final submission deadline: December 16, 2024

Final submission deadline: Applicants cannot submit applications after the final submission deadline.

Degrees and GPA Requirements

Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.

Masters degree: This program requires a masters degree as well as the baccalaureate.

University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria:

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.

Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), C1 Advanced or Duolingo English Test are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Your TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test scores are valid for two years from the test date.

The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are:

Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80

Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5

Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176

Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115

Additional Information:

Read the English Language Proficiency policy for more details.

Read the Required Tests for GTA Eligibility policy for more details.

Per Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulation, international applicants must meet all standards for admission before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued, [per U.S. Federal Register: 8 CFR § 214.3(k)] or is academically eligible for admission and is admitted [per 22 C.F.R. §62]. Read the Additional Standards For International Applicants policy for more details.

Application Materials

Transcripts, letters of recommendation.

Required Essays and Statements

Writing Sample

We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

Transcripts and proof of degree documents for postsecondary degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States will be released to a third-party international credential evaluator to assess U.S. education system equivalencies. Beginning July 2023, a non-refundable fee for this service will be required before the application is processed.

Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required.  Academic recommendations preferred.  Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.

Essays and Statements

Essay instructions.

Applicants should submit a sample of critical prose (e.g., a seminar paper, scholarly publication, or excerpt from thesis or other longer work demonstrating familiarity with the conventions of academic research and writing) not to exceed 20 pages.

Personal Statement Instructions

Personal statements should be 2 pages maximum and should address the applicant's past academic experience, future scholarly goals, and their suitability for graduate study and research in our program.

Résumé Instructions

The résumé (or C.V.) should minimally include the applicant's educational history, work experience, academic experience (including research opportunities or presentations), selected publications, and/or volunteer work.

Writing Sample Instructions

Applicants must submit representative samples of creative work (for Prose, no more than 30 pages; for Poetry, 5 - 10 poems).

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Your submitted materials will be reviewed once all materials and application fees have been received.

Our program can only consider your application for admission if our Office of Graduate Education has received all your online materials and supplemental materials by our application deadline.

Application Fee: $65.00 Application Fee

International Degree Evaluation Fee: $50.00 Evaluation Fee for degrees (bachelor's or higher) earned from institutions outside the United States.

Applicants should complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.

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  1. English (Creative Writing)

    Department of English | RBHL 170. [email protected]. 480-965-3168. Develop a literary voice that serves your academic, professional and artistic goals. Renowned, award-winning writers guide your engagement in supportive and rigorous workshops that enable your expressive growth.

  2. English (Creative Writing), BA

    To receive further information about the bachelor's in English with a concentration in creative writing, make an appointment to speak with English undergraduate advisor at 480-965-3168. You may also contact Creative Writing Program Manager, Justin Petropoulos ( [email protected] ), RBH 152. Portfolio Review Guidelines.

  3. Creative Writing

    The MFA degree and the undergraduate concentration in creative writing at ASU are thriving programs with deep interests in craft and content: the choices writers make about what to say and how to say it. Students work with core faculty in workshops, and also in literature classes designed specifically for writers, organized around either a subject matter or a strategic approach.

  4. Creative Writing, MFA

    Degree Awarded: MFA Creative Writing. The MFA in creative writing at ASU has always been an unswervingly student-first program. Through small classes, intimate workshops and one-to-one mentoring, the centuries-old apprenticeship model thrives within the New American University. Poets and fiction writers work with outstanding faculty who have ...

  5. English (Creative Writing),BA

    ENG 436: Studies in Anglophone Literature and Culture. ENG 437: The American Novel, 1900 - 1960 (L or HU) ENG 440: Studies in American Literature and Culture. ENG 442: Studies in 20th-Century British and Irish Literature and Culture. ENG 444: Topics for Interdisciplinary Study of Literature and Culture.

  6. English (Creative Writing)

    Degree programs in English prepare students for graduate studies in a number of programs, including English, creative writing, education, law and business. They also lead to a variety of careers in diverse fields. Employers seek those with strong writing, communication and critical thinking skills. Some of the most common professions for ...

  7. Creative Writing, MFA

    ASU's creative writing program, distinguished by an outstanding faculty whose works have received major national and international recognition, is consistently ranked among top-tier programs in poetry and fiction. The program's curricular strengths, community outreach and close mentorship combine to advance pragmatic, effective outcomes for students, graduates and artist-citizens.

  8. English (Creative Writing),BA

    Minimum Grade: C. ENG 351: Developing as Writers: Vision and Strategy. Hours: 3. Minimum Grade: C. ENG 381: Craft of Creative Nonfiction OR ENG 387: Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry: Form, Theory, and Practice OR ENG 388: Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction: Form, Theory, and Practice.

  9. Bachelor's Search Results

    Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree. 3 year programs These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

  10. Writing Programs

    ASU Writing Programs serves more than 10,000 students annually. Our writing takes place in myriad spaces, including in face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses. Writing Programs' outcomes focus on student individuation, and writing classes are small, promoting individual feedback and fostering community building. We attempt to utilize students' pre-existing literacies to aid development of ...

  11. Creative Writing Faculty

    Faculty in creative writing at ASU are Pulitzer, MacArthur, and Guggenheim winners, poets laureate, and PEN and National Endowment for the Arts honorees. Their scholarship, creative work and teaching span the disciplines of fiction, nonfiction, criticism, and poetry and include specialties in translation, artist collaborations, public and commissioned poetry, essay writing, horror genres ...

  12. Writing

    The certificate program in writing offers five track options (creative writing, generalist, nonfiction writing, professional and technical writing, and publishing and editing) which can be tailored to students' individual interests and career goals. ... ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New ...

  13. Application Procedures

    Program Manager of Creative Writing. Ross Blakley 152 Phone: 480-727-9130 E-mail: [email protected]. Applicants should have an undergraduate major in English or Creative Writing, with a GPA of 3.00 or above; however, exceptional students who do not have either of these undergraduate majors may be admitted on the basis of writing ...

  14. English: Creative Writing

    The creative writing thesis both cultivates a student's independence and also enables a close working relationship with the faculty mentor. Creative writing theses abide by BHC's requirements for who can serve on committees, which is an ASU faculty member thesis director and a second committee member who is faculty, non-faculty, or a ...

  15. Writing Programs Courses

    Writing Programs. Writing Programs Courses. 100-Level. 100-level courses introduce foundational theories, concepts, perspectives, principles, methods, and procedures of critical thinking and writing. They focus on the development and practice of essential writing and literacy skills. ENG 107: First-Year Composition (For Multilingual Writers)

  16. English (Creative Writing), BA

    A. Wade Smith and Elsie Moore Memorial Lecture; Marshall Distinguished Lecture Series

  17. Creative Writing Program 30th Anniversary

    ASU Creative Writing has been an ascendant, exciting, evolving program since its inception in 1985. Ours has been a faculty that has received national and international attention, generating Guggenheim fellowships, NEA fellowships, several Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award nominations. Our students, too, have gone on to win multiple prizes, Guggenheim and Fulbright fellowships, publish ...

  18. Application Procedures

    Contact: Justin Petropoulos. Program Manager of Creative Writing. Ross Blakley 152. Phone: 480-727-9130. E-mail: [email protected]. Applicants should have an undergraduate major in English or Creative Writing, with a GPA of 3.00 or above; however, exceptional students who do not have either of these undergraduate majors may be admitted ...

  19. The Creative Writing Major at Arizona State University

    Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in creative writing. Jump to any of the following sections: Available Degrees; Related Majors

  20. Creative Writing

    Creative Writing. From the One comes Two From the Two comes Three From the Three comes The Ten-thousand things. --Lao Tzu. First, welcome to you all. Okay, enough fuzzy stuff. ere's the plan. This class will take as its cue your questions, concerns, nightmares, joys, rumors, and anything else about being a writer who has graduated with an MFA ...

  21. Innovative program at Thunderbird transforms students into case writing

    Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University recently launched an innovative program to empower students to co-create with professors and learn more about the art of effective case writing.. Launched by Mary Teagarden, deputy dean of Thunderbird Knowledge Enterprise and professor of global strategy and Euvin Naidoo, distinguished professor of practice in global ...

  22. Creative Writing

    The Department of English offers creative writing instruction in multiple formats and offers several degrees and qualifications. Undergraduate. At the undergraduate level, students who are enrolled in a B.A. program at UT Austin can pursue the Creative Writing Certificate. Graduate. For graduate students, there are two degree options in ...

  23. English and Literary Arts

    An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master's degree or higher.