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Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

The 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing allows writers of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction the opportunity to practice and hone their craft without committing to a full masters program. Like a “minor” on the graduate level, it may be taken by students who are pursuing graduate studies in other areas, or by students who wish to explore their interest and aptitude for further work or study in creative writing.

Program requirements:

ENG 503, Writer's Craft	3
ENG 603, Seminar in Creative Writing	3
ENG 691, Prose Workshop	3
ENG 692, Poetry Workshop	3
One English elective	3
Total	15

Courses taken in the certificate program would also apply towards the MA in English. For instance, a student who has completed the certificate would be welcome to apply to the MA program in creative writing, and if accepted could finish that degree in a year. In another case, a student might work towards an MA in English with the emphasis in literature, to be accompanied by the certificate in creative writing.

Students may be matriculated or non-matriculated graduate students, but must be formally admitted to the program. Applicants must meet the same requirements as for the Creative Writing MA, including submission of a writing sample for review by the creative writing faculty.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

The U.S. Department of education requires us to make this information available to prospective students of the Creative Writing Certificate Program.

Cost

How Much Will This Program Cost Me?

Tuition and Fees (In-State): $6,574
Tuition and Fees (Out-of-State): $11,149
Books and Supplies: $525
On-Campus room & Board: Not Offered

Information reported about the 2012-2013 academic year.

Financing

What Are My Financing Options To Pay For The Program?

This program had fewer than 10 graduates during the previous academic year. Therefore, The College at Brockport is not required to calculate this data as the result would be unreliable.

Information reported about the 2011-2012 academic year.

Success

How Long Will It Take Me to Complete This Program?

This program requires 15 credits and usually takes four semesters (students typically attend part-time).

What Is The On-Time Completion Rate For Students In This Program?

This is a new program. No students were enrolled during this reporting period.

What Type Of Jobs Are Available After This Program?

The following link refers to typical jobs offered to graduates of this program:
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers: SOC code 27-3043

What Are The Chances Of Getting A Job When I Graduate?

This program had fewer than 10 graduates during the previous academic year. Therefore, The College at Brockport is not required to calculate this data as the result would be unreliable.

What Is The Median Loan Debt Of Those Completing This Program?

This program had fewer than 10 graduates during the previous academic year. Therefore, The College at Brockport is not required to calculate this data as the result would be unreliable.