oregon state university fully funded mfa in creative writing

Oregon State University

Academic Catalog

Creative writing graduate major (mfa).

This program is available at the following location:

The School of Writing, Literature, and Film offers the Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing (fiction, poetry, nonfiction writing) at the Corvallis campus.

The MFA Program in Creative Writing on the OSU Corvallis campus is a two-year, high residency, studio/research program that interweaves literary artistic practice and literary scholarship. Tracks in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry are supported by writing workshops led by nationally known writers, as well as by courses in form, craft, and theory. Intensive mentoring during the thesis year, training in creative writing pedagogy, professional internships, and opportunities for outreach and community engagement produce graduates who are both accomplished creative writers and advocates for the role of literary arts in American culture and society.

Major Code: 8920

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
Develop and employ methods of intensive revision.
Demonstrate an understanding of the contemporary creative writing profession.
Develop proficiency in teaching introductory creative writing courses.

GTAs are required to take two practicum courses: one to prepare them for teaching composition, and another should they wish to teach creative writing in their second year.

For more detailed information on the program requirements and expectations, refer to the Corvallis MFA Handbook .