Creative Writing

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Learning Goals

* Goal 1: Students will demonstrate a high-level of ability to write and complete a revised, full-length work of literature in a primary genre concentration (fiction or poetry).
* Goal 2: By graduation, students will be able to write critically about structure, craft, and literary traditions of the work of various published authors.
* Goal 3: Students are prepared for entry into the public life of literature, which includes locating their own work in the context of contemporary literary practice, preparing their work according to professional standards, teaching creative writing, and participating in diverse literary communities.

* Goal 1: Students will demonstrate a high-level of ability to write and complete a revised, full-length work of literature in a primary genre concentration (fiction or poetry).
* Goal 2: By graduation, students will be able to write critically about structure, craft, and literary traditions of the work of various published authors.
* Goal 3: Students are prepared for entry into the public life of literature, which includes locating their own work in the context of contemporary literary practice, preparing their work according to professional standards, teaching creative writing, and participating in diverse literary communities.

* Rutgers-Newark Graduate School Application Application (fee: $65) must be completed online, however you will need to mail three (3) hard copies of the writing sample, personal statement and resume to the Graduate Admissions office (address belows) When applying online, please make sure to select the Rutgers-Newark MFA Program: all applications, writing samples, and additional documents must be addressed to the Rutgers-Newark Admissions office (see below) in order to be considered for admission. * GRE Test Scores (for teaching-based aid packages) GRE scores are strongly encouraged, but not required for admission. However, if you are applying for an aid package that includes teaching (Teaching Assistantship or Part-Time Lecturer), GRE scores are required. * Writing Sample (3 Hard Copies) Please apply in one genre only: Fiction or Poetry. We do not currently offer workshops for writers of Romance, Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, or Non-Fiction, but we welcome applications from writers in these genres who wish to transition into writing literary work. English Language Requirements TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79

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