Courses & Curriculum
Chatham offers an MFA (36 credit hours) and an MA (30 credit hours) in Creative Writing. This program is distinct from the MFA in Creative Writing in that no thesis is required, therefore removing ENG698 and the genre-specific thesis seminar course.
The MFA/MA program prepares students for careers in writing, editing, publishing, and web content development. It emphasizes improving writing skills through faculty interaction and peer collaboration while fostering critical analysis of literary works.
These are examples of degree progressions and schedules for a low-residency part-time student. These are for representative purposes only. Students' degree progression is determined by their start dates and other choices in conjunction with an academic advisor.
Example Schedule, Year One |
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| FALL | SPRING | SUMMER |
| ENG 671—The Shadyside Residency (3) | ENG 622—Advanced Creative Writing 1 (3) | ENG 624—Advanced Creative Writing 2 (3) |
| ENG 585—Travel Writing Online (3) | ENG 671—Fallingwater Residency (3) | ENG 709—The Eden Hall Residency (3) |
| 6 credits | 6 credits | 6 credits |
Example Schedule, Year Two |
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| FALL | SPRING | SUMMER |
| ENG 671—The Shadyside Residency (3) | ENG 693—Independent Study or Independent Thesis Work (3) | ENG 698—Final Manuscript (3) |
| ENG 660—Thesis Writing Mentorship (3) | ENG 584—The Environmental Imagination Online (3) | ENG 709—The Eden Hall Residency (3) |
| 6 credits | 6 credits | 6 credits |