Program Overview

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MFA Creative Writing Program

The MFA Creative Writing program at Chapman University is designed to help students develop their writing skills and produce a book-length manuscript. The program focuses on cultivating subject matter in relation to the audience, employing proficient sentence-level skills, and contributing to the larger literary culture.

Learning Outcomes

The program has several learning outcomes, including:

• The student demonstrates the ability to understand and adhere to professional guidelines for book-length manuscripts.
• The thesis proficiently cultivates subject matter in relation to the audience.
• The thesis employs proficient sentence-level skills, including grammar, syntax, vocabulary.
• The thesis has something important to contribute to the larger literary culture.
• The thesis makes internal sense through techniques appropriate for the genre and project.

Course Requirements

The course requirements for the degree can be found in the University Catalog.

Annual Learning Outcomes Assessment Report

The faculty of the MFA Creative Writing program measure student attainment of program learning outcomes goals on an annual basis. The assessment processes used by the program are outlined in the Learning Outcomes Assessment Process document.

Program Review

The program review represents Chapman's commitment to excellence in academic programs through periodic review of educational effectiveness. Every 5 to 7 years, program faculty members prepare a self-study report, which is reviewed by external, expert reviewers, numerous Chapman faculty governance councils and committees, and the Office of the Provost.

Program Details

• Program Learning Outcomes
• Educational Effectiveness Evaluation Plans
• Plan Detail

Campus Locations

The program is offered at two campus locations:

• Orange Campus: One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
• Rinker Health Science Campus: 9401 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618

University Information

Chapman University is committed to excellence in academic programs and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The university offers a range of programs and services to support student success.