Master’s Concentration
Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing: Master’s Degree
Capture the attention of your audience with creative nonfiction writing that sparks interest and inspires action. From personal essay to memoir, literary journalism to travel writing, find your voice and tell your story. You’ll progress toward mastering the fundamentals of narrative nonfiction that connects with an audience while discovering and cultivating behavior to sustain your creative efforts.
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.
At a Glance
Classes Next Begin
March 31
Term Length
10 Weeks
Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour
Format
Asynchronous and Hybrid Online
Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT
How Long to Finish
As quick as 18 months. Access a sample schedule
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Chris Heriza
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Skills You’ll Learn
Identify and analyze key elements of creative nonfiction writing
Define your audiences and write in ways that move and entertain them
Assess your own writing and learn how to enhance its strengths and eliminate its weaknesses
Curriculum
Master of Arts in Professional Creative Writing with a concentration in Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
5
Core Courses
4
Concentration Courses
3
Elective Courses
Interested in a graduate certificate?
Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing.
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$61,820
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Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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