Overview

Learn to research topics to enhance the practice of writing in business and industry and the study of the teaching of writing. Choose from options that allow you to complete your degree online entirely or to take online courses as part of your program.

Why study Writing at Missouri State University?

Getting a graduate degree in Writing allows you to take the writing skills already acquired in your undergraduate degree and build upon them. In our program, you will gain advanced writing abilities that are versatile and vital to professional success.

Additionally, our courses teach you problem-solving and practical skills, and provide opportunities to work with various computer programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in English
Advanced Writing: Nonfiction
Rhetorics for the 21st Century
Professional Editing
Seminar: Composition and Rhetoric
Writing for Intercultural Audiences
Ethics in Professional Writing
Data Displays in Technical Documents

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 385 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree with extensive preparation in English (the course work equivalent of an English minor);
A minimum GPA of 3.00 overall;

The following materials must be submitted:

Personal Statement (a 200- to 250-word description of the reasons and goals behind your interest in English graduate studies);
At least two letters of recommendation from individuals able to speak of the applicant's academic achievements and potential;
A writing sample (a 10-15 page critical paper in English or portfolio of writing samples);
Graduate Assistantship application if the prospective student would like to be considered for this award (submitted directly to the English Department).

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16798 USD / year

≈ 16798 USD / year
Out-of-State

16180 USD / year

≈ 16180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9124 USD / year

≈ 9124 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

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

Funding

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