Program Overview
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is designed to develop skills in writing fiction and reading literature. By the end of the program, students will have completed a book-length manuscript of their own creative work. After completing this fully online MFA program, students will have achieved a level of sophistication in their writing that will allow them to pursue a number of career options.
The fully online Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a two-year, 36-credit program divided into five different components: workshop courses, literature courses, craft courses, a literary research course, and a supervised thesis. Each workshop will be led by a published faculty member. During the course of the program, each student will have had the opportunity to work with multiple published authors.
Whether you’re a current or future writing professional, by the end of the course you’ll have advanced your practical skills and knowledge as a creative writer. By utilizing a combination of theoretical inquiry and practical application, you will gain greater insight into what makes writing worthy of publication. This online MFA will prepare you to pursue the life of a professional writer in any number of vital roles such as authorship, communications, and marketing.
CSP Global’s MFA in Creative Writing was recently ranked the 2nd most affordable program of its kind by OnlineU.
Program Details
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36 Credits
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Online
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Jumpstart your future as a professional writer with an MFA in Creative Writing from CSP Global.
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Program Requirements
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Create an account and submit our online application. Once submitted, you can follow your application process through the application portal.
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Submit official transcripts from an accreditor that is recognized by the US Department of Education stating the conferral of the Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system.
*To be considered official, transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope from the institution or through secured electronic delivery.
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Please upload a 10 to 20-page writing sample in fiction to your application portal.
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Students enrolling at Concordia University, St. Paul must have access to a computer that meets Concordia’s technology requirements. Contact the University Help Desk at [email protected] or (651) 641-8866 with any questions regarding these requirements.
Student Outcomes
CSP graduates are leaders and trailblazers. Meet some of our alumni below and see how they’re shaping the world.
Prof. Shelly Schwalm, DCE
Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry, DCE (Director of Christian Education) Program Director
