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Master’s Concentration

Professional Poetry Writing: Master’s Degree

Refine your passion for writing poetry, ground that passion in the evolving creative tradition, and build connections within the writing community. You will have the support you need to develop a writing practice that is both focused and flexible enough to sustain you on the journey to publication. Gain the skills needed to craft poetry that expresses your deepest insights in ways that move your audience.

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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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Skills You’ll Learn

Identify and analyze key elements of poetry
Produce poetry writing using knowledge of poetic fundamentals
Develop a professional presence in the poetry world

Curriculum

Master of Arts in Professional Creative Writing with a concentration in Professional Poetry Writing requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).

5

Core Courses

4

Concentration Courses

3

Elective Courses

Core Courses

Learn the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction of the industry. These courses provide a foundation that you'll draw on throughout your concentration and elective courses. The capstone serves as the culminating academic experience in which you'll explore a problem of practice in your field of study.

PWRI 4500 The Writing Life: Concepts, Practices, and Professionalism
PWRI 4510 Literary Genres for Writers
PWRI 4520 The Writers Workshop
PWRI 4917 Market Research for Writers
PWRI 4001 Portfolio Foundations
PWRI 4901 Professional Creative Writing Capstone Project
OR
PWRI 4920 Portfolio Capstone

 

 

Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

PWRI 4200 Masterworks: Poetry
PWRI 4210 Writing Poetry: Foundational Concepts, Skills, and Practice
PWRI 4220 Writing Traditional Verse and Contemporary Song Lyrics
PWRI 4230 Writing Improvisational Verse and Prose Poetry
Elective Courses

Elective courses may be chosen from among non-core and concentration courses in the academic program, and you may also select courses in other College of Professional Studies graduate programs. Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals.

Interested in a graduate certificate?

Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Professional Poetry Writing.

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Career Opportunities

Select Job Titles

Poet
Writer
Editor
Song Writer
Libretto Writer
Teacher Copywriter
Teacher
Marketer

Writer and Author Salary: National Average

$61,820

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

College of Professional Studies students have access to University of Denver Career Services including:

  • One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
  • A job database dedicated to DU students and alumni
  • Resume and cover letter guidance

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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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