Master of Arts in English- Creative Writing

A number of graduate students in the M.A. Program in English go on to teach writing at community colleges, and a few teach in UNF's Writing Program. Moreover, most secondary-level English teachers give some form of writing instruction. The program provides students the option of taking courses in rhetoric and composition, which will enhance their qualifications for this kind of work. The program also recommends this concentration for students wishing to pursue careers as technical writers, editors, or Internet publishers. The concentration consists of nine-credit hours (three courses). Students take courses in theory, research, pedagogical issues, andor technical writing.Students may also take a teaching practicum following the completion of background courses in composition and rhetoric.

A baccalaureate degree from an accepted institutional accreditor, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.Transcripts, and foreign evaluations if applicable, from all post-secondary institutions attended. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official copies.Writing sample4-7 pages of literary criticism or composition or rhetorical analysis (not creative writing or personal essay)Paper written for an undergraduate literature class is appropriateBA in English or related fieldApplicants who lack such a course but who otherwise fulfill the admissions requirements may take ENG 4013 or 4014 as part of the admissions process (while not required, LIT 3213 The Art of Critical Reading is recommended)A minimum TOEFL score of 79 internet-based (550 paper-based or 213 computer-based) A band score of 6.5 on the University of Cambridge IELTS