Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Program:
Major:
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Major Code: 5607
Degree: Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Department English
College Liberal Arts
Graduate Advisor:
Dr. Stephen Garrison
E-Mail Address:
sgarrison@uco.edu
Office Address: THH 312
Phone Number: 405-974-5847
Creative Writing, M.F.A.
Candidates for the MFA in Creative Writing pursue a program
of study that includes sequential writing workshops addressing
different phases of the writing process, as well as courses in
literature and in editing and marketing. Candidates for the
MFA in Creative Writing are required to complete a thesis
consisting of a major original creative work.
Admission Requirements
Submit the following items to the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies (JCGS), Nigh University Center, Room
404, University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive,
Edmond, OK 73034.
1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/
graduate/admissions.html). (Applications are processed
in the order they are received.)
2. Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
from each institution attended with all degrees posted.
All transcripts must be from accredited institutions. Transcripts
must show:
a. A minimal 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in the last 60
hours attempted.
b. Completion of 18 undergraduate hours in English at
the 2000 level or higher with a 3.00 GPA and other
prerequisites (if any), as determined by the graduate
program advisor.
3. Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native
speaker. See Admission to Graduate Studies section -
English Language Proficiency
4. Three letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant’s
academic and creative potential and his/her ability
to undertake graduate study in Creative Writing.
5. A letter of application explaining why the applicant is
qualified to pursue this degree program and discussing
ways in which pursuing the MFA in Creative Writing would
facilitate his/her career plans.
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
College: Liberal Arts
6. A one-to-two page statement describing the applicant’s
reading habits, naming a selection of significant texts that
he/she has read recently, and explaining how those texts
have influenced his/her understanding of literary art and
goals as a writer.
7. A writing sample consisting of approximately 25 pages of
a single project.
Graduation Requirements
Required Courses.................................................. 3 Hours
Career Strategy (Craft) Course
Course
Prefix
Course
No.
Course Title
CSDY 5113 Pub Pro: Editing & Marketing
Workshop Courses................................................18 hours
Select nine (9) hours from each of two separate course sequences
below (total 18 hours)
Course
Prefix
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Course
No.
5123
5133
5143
5323
5333
5343
5453
5463
5473
5543
5553
5563
5613
5623
5633
5643
5653
5663
Course Title
Short Story Writing I
Short Story Writing II
Short Story Writing III
Novel Writing I
Novel Writing II
Novel Writing III
Creative Nonfiction I
Creative Nonfiction II
Creative Nonfiction II
Poetry Writing I
Poetry Writing II
Poetry Writing III
Playwriting I
PlaywritingII
Playwriting III
Screenwriting I
Screenwriting II
Screenwriting III
One of the two required nine (9) hour course sequences
must be in the genre of the thesis.
Reading Courses.................................................... 6 Hours
Two 5000 level English courses with Advisor’s approval
Approved Electives................................................ 3 Hours
Select 3 hours with Advisor’s approval
Thesis...................................................................... 6 Hours
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED................................36 HOURS
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