Creative Writing Program
Richard Lyons, Director
P.O. Box E
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325-3644
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Creative Writing Program |
Richard Lyons, Director P.O. Box E |
Creative Writing at Mississippi StateMississippi State University's English Department offers classes in creative writing on both the undergraduate and graduate level. The department offers an emphasis in creative writing as part of its Master of Arts program. Faculty include notable and extensively published creative writers. The Jabberwock Review is a small magazine produced through the efforts of the Mississippi State English Department and its creative writing program. The department and the University regularly offer readings by guest authors, such those by Christopher Coake and Cary Holladay in the spring of 2008. Students are provided the opportunity to read their works and to enter University, regional, and national writing competitions. |
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The Master of Arts ProgramThe Master of Arts degree in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis is a 24 credit hour course of study with a 6 hour creative thesis requirement. At least 9 credit hours are required in creative writing in combination with other courses of the candidate's choice. |
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Applications and information are available from Richard Patteson, Director of Graduate Studies, Dept. of English, Drawer E, Mississippi State, MS 39762 or from the Graduate School, 116 Allen Hall, Mississippi State, MS 39762.
A writing sample is required of all applicants and should be sent to Richard Lyons, Director of Creative Writing, Dept. of English, Drawer E, Mississippi State, MS 39762.
Financial aid is offered through graduate teaching assistantships and various scholarships available to qualified applicants.
For questions or information about this page contact: Marty Price
Last Modified: November 3, 2008