Masters in English -- an update

The University of Denver offers a dl graduate certificate in creative writing that might meet your needs.

http://www.universitycollege.du.edu/pdf/degreeplans/mals/2004-2005/clart_write.pdf

 

Here's one more interesting program. Mercy College has a 10 course M.A. in English Literature, but it's a bit expensive.

http://grad.mercy.edu/englishlit/courses/program.htm

 

Try the University of West Alabama's Master of Arts (non-certification) with an emphasis in English or Language Arts.

http://www.columbiasouthern.edu/uwa/programs/matnoncert.html

 

Michael,

I was just reading my enrollment information last night from National University. They make a very interesting claim, although I'm not quite sure if it's accurate: "National University is the only school in the U.S. to offer a 100% online MFA in Creative Writing." I just thought it was interesting that no other schools offer this type of degree online (at least not in the U.S.).

Perhaps you should contact National University (or other schools that offer an MFA in Creative Writing) to see what graduates are doing with their degrees. If you could contact alumni of these types of programs, that would be even better.

Good luck with whatever path you decide to travel down.

- Tom

 

Thank you all for the additional programs you have brought to my attention.

As hard as I try, I just can't get interested in a traditional English degree; I can't seem to get passionate about a degree that doesn't at least combine English with creative writing and allow a creative thesis.

Now, don't get me wrong -- I love to read and study literature, but I am more interested in producing it.

I am already a certified teacher in an elementary school, and any further education courses simply do not appeal to me.

So, I'll keep searching for an English degree with a creative writing emphasis, and if any of you know of any other such degrees, please let me know. I'll definitely be watching this thread for additional information.

Thanks again to all.

 

You might be able to work something out with Fort Hays State's MLS. It includes a couple writing courses and ends in a final project that can take different forms.

http://www.fhsu.edu/mls/conc/english.shtml