Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
California State University, Long Beach
USA,California
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 17,922/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 70
Application Fee
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USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1949
Total Students: 39,967 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840, United States
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Program Overview
Since the late 1960s, California State University, Long Beach has promoted the value and significance of creative writing as part of its educational mission. Building on a thriving undergraduate program, CSULB welcomed its first class of MFA students in Creative Writing in 1995. Over 200 students have since earned their MFA degrees and a respectable number have gone on to publish in a wide range of national outlets as well as to teach at various postsecondary levels.
The Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing is a terminal degree currently recognized as sufficient to qualify students for college and university teaching jobs and for positions in the publishing industry. The MFA program at CSULB is a two-year, full-time program in which students complete 48 units of coursework with professors in the Department of English. Students are expected to submit an approved thesis of creative writing midway through the spring semester of their second year.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 70 Tuition Fee
CAD 17,922 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in California State University, Long Beach
CAD 26,332 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
