Overview

The English - Writing Studies from Kean University offers both a rigorous overview of writing scholarship and flexible, programmatic choices that support students in following their professional, practical and creative aspirations.

The program provides teachers with new strategies for teaching writing at all levels, along with coursework in writing for the workplace, grant writing and technical editing that are useful for the job market. In addition, there is emphasis placed on new media composition and creativity in several courses.

What You Learn

You gain an understanding of both writing theory and pedagogy through a variety of coursework.

Take classes in writing poetry, nonfiction and children's literature
Understand research methods and theory
Compose and create in new media environments
Explore the role of race and ethnicity in writing and education
Grow a professional learning network for writing and the digital humanities
Participate in specialized writers workshops

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition Practice

Composition Theory

Composition Theory and New Media

Language and Society

Writing Creative Non-Fiction

Writing Center Development and Administration

Collaborative Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elizabeth, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing British Studies View 385 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPAs will be considered based on overall strength of application)

Official transcripts from all institutions attended

Two letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Professional résumé/CV

Departmental interview may be required

Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33480 USD / year

≈ 33480 USD / year
Out-of-State

33480 USD / year

≈ 33480 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27870 USD / year

≈ 27870 USD / year

Additional Details

In-State: $8,396.50 per semester

Funding

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Overview

What You Learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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