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Certificate

Creative Writing

Format & Location

Online

School/College

John Charles Meditz College of Arts & Sciences
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Start Dates

Spring (January), Fall (September)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

12 months

Schedule

Part-Time

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The MFA in Creative Writing program now offers a year long, intensive certificate program titled The Prologue. As an introduction to the MFA, The Prologue is a 12-credit post-baccalaureate program that provides creative writers of all levels with two semesters of rigorous, graduate-level one-on-one mentorship to help them jump-start or finish a book-length project.

What You'll Learn and Do

Learn through a remote and mentor-based structure.

The coursework for each semester is a six-credit individual mentorship. This is delivered remotely, with no need to come onto campus. Students are assigned a mentor from the MFA faculty roster, and the mentor contacts the student to start coursework. This may consist of developing short pieces, starting a new work, or revising works in progress. 

Outline your plan and begin your studies.

After a student enrolls, they work with a faculty member to outline a plan for the semester. The process consists of a submission of the student's work to which their mentor will submit comments and a letter of commentary offering suggestions for the development of the piece. This process repeats three times per semester.

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Course Requirements

Certificate in Creative Writing

12 credits

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Learn From Renowned Authors

Fairfield’s award-winning faculty have deep expertise in topics such as creative writing and craft. Many are also contributors to the most respected publications in the industry. You’ll benefit from their firsthand insights and guidance on the way to your MFA in creative writing.

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Carol Ann Davis
Carol Ann Davis
Director, MFA Program | Director, Curriculum Development | Professor, English

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your certificate in creative writing.

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