Program Overview

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative Writing

The MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Wyoming provides an intensive course of study in prose, from fiction to nonfiction to hybrid forms. This interdisciplinary program further develops students' skills to prepare them for successful careers in writing.

Program Overview

The University of Wyoming is one of the few universities that devotes its fully funded MFA program entirely to prose. The program offers a wide range of courses and experiential learning opportunities to help students shine. Ongoing collaborations with literary agents and Wyoming Public Radio provide chances to network and make practical applications from the classroom to the writing desk.

Program Highlights

• Smaller class sizes allow for more collaborative interactions between peers and professors.
• Teaching opportunities help develop a firm grasp of Creative Writing by educating others on the subject matter.
• Experiential learning opportunities grant students the ability to be hands-on and work alongside professionals at organizations like The Owen Wister Review, Western Confluence, and Wyoming Public Radio.
• Full-time students admitted to the MFA program are funded by a two-year graduate assistantship, which includes an annual stipend, tuition and fees waiver, and student health insurance.

Admission Requirements

Creative Writing graduate students take a range of courses over two years, including Practicum in College Teaching, Rhetoric and Composition: History, Theory, Practice, and thesis hours. Students will submit an application and are subject to additional requirements from the Creative Writing Program, including a writing submission.

What Can You Do with a Creative Writing Degree?

Writers are experts at creatively wielding their written words to communicate, an important skill employers prioritize in the hiring process. Careers available for creative writing graduates include:

• Editor
• Technical Writer
• Author
• Proofreader
• Postsecondary Professor or Instructor
• Content Strategist
• Copywriter
• Scriptwriter
• Journalist
• Marketing or Brand Writer
• Grant Writer
• Social Media Manager
• Publishing Assistant
• Public Relations Specialist
• Speechwriter
• Literary Agent Assistant
• Ghostwriter
• Writing Coach or Consultant

Job Outlook

The job outlook for graduates with an MFA in creative writing is multifaceted, offering both opportunities and challenges. Graduates leave prepared to pursue meaningful, creative careers in a range of industries, including:

• Publishing
• Media & Entertainment
• Marketing & Advertising
• Public Relations
• Education
• Journalism
• Nonprofits & Advocacy
• Corporate Communications
• Tech & UX Writing
• Freelance & Consulting

Related Programs

Interested individuals may also want to learn more about these other programs:

• B.A. in English
• M.A. in English
• B.A. in American Studies
• M.A. in American Studies
• Minor in Creative Writing