Creative Writing, (MFA)

University of Memphis

MFA Degree ProgramThe Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing provides studies in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, along with a variety of options for either a studio degree in Creative Writing, or a degree combining work in either the Department of English or other departments in which course work, or independent study, seems particularly pertinent to the student’s creative thesis. A book-length thesis of publishable quality is required it will be directed by a member of the MFA faculty. The MFA requires 48 graduate semester hours, with a 3.00 grade point average in all graduate courses.Four Workshop courses, at least three of which must be in chosen genre:ENGL 7601 - Creative Nonfiction Wkshp Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7602 - Fiction Workshop Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7603 - Poetry Workshop Credit Hours: (3)One Forms course in chosen genre:ENGL 7470 - Forms Creative Nonfict Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7471 - Forms Of Fiction Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7472 - Forms Of Poetry Credit Hours: (3)One Cross-Genre Course:For Poetry StudentsENGL 6610 - Creative Writing/Translation Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7470 - Forms Creative Nonfict Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7471 - Forms Of Fiction Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7601 - Creative Nonfiction Wkshp Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7602 - Fiction Workshop Credit Hours: (3) for poetsFor Fiction and Creative Nonfiction students:ENGL 6610 - Creative Writing/Translation Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7472 - Forms Of Poetry Credit Hours: (3)ENGL 7603 - Poetry Workshop Credit Hours: (3)Cross-Genre CourseENGL 6610 may serve as a cross-genre course if the focus was on a cross-genre, but the student must submit a portfolio of cross-genre work from the course and get written approval from the Creative Writing Coordinator.Creative Writing ColloquiumAt least two sections of ENGL 7900 must be taken (6 hours).ThesisENGL 7996 - Thesis Credit Hours: (1-6) (3 hours)Comprehensive ExamA Comprehensive Exam based on a reading list formed by the student and the student’s thesis director.Oral Review of ThesisNote: Although it is not a core requirement for the degree, all students receiving a Teaching Assistantship must take ENGL 7003 either before they become a teaching assistant or during their first semester of teaching. It is included as an alternative course in each of the options for additional requirements below.

College of Arts and Sciences