Overview

Key facts

The Master of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing at Sam Houston State University is a 48-hour workshop-based residency program that allows you to:

focus on poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction;
enjoy intensive instruction with dedicated professors;
gain practical publishing experience through SHSU's Texas Review Press and Texas Review.

In addition, students participate in writing workshops in fiction and poetry, undertake coursework in literary periods and types, and study critical theory.

M.F.A. candidates present an M.F.A. thesis: a book-length work (minimum 80 pages for poetry and 160 pages for prose—novel, short-story collection, essay collection, or other work of creative non-fiction).

Accreditation

The Specialists degree in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to ensure high quality school psychology training and services

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Graduate Research: Methods and Theories

Literary Criticism and Theory
Creative Writing: Poetry
Early & Middle English Literacture
English Linguistics
History and Development of the English Language
Early American Literature
Restoration - 18th Century British Literature
The Classical Tradition
Renaissance & Seventeenth-Century British Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Creative Writing Liberal Arts Publishing View 405 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application: The Graduate Application is an institutional application required by SHSU. Students must provide biographical and educational information and information relevant to determining State of Texas residency.
Application fee: An application fee is required for all applications to graduate programs at SHSU.
A statement of purpose, of 500 to 1000 words, articulating the applicant's intentions for pursuing an MFA from our program.
Transcripts documenting all prior degrees.* (Note: Students with credentials from foreign universities must have their transcripts reviewed by a transcript evaluation service.)
Three letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant’s potential for success in a creative writing graduate program.
A creative writing sample of either 20 pages of prose or a collection of 8 - 10 poems.
International applicants ONLY: Official TOEFL scores

Tuition Fee

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International

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 24 months.
National

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9888 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Huntsville

964 - 1786 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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