Where Words Take Flight: The Creative Writing M.F.A.
Every year, hundreds of writers from around the world submit their applications to the Creative Writing MFA. program at Rutgers-Camden. This episode gives us a peek into the program, discussing admission criteria, teaching methods, and the encouragement of interdisciplinary exploration.
We hear success stories and learn about the program’s unique educational journey. Sienna Zeilinger, an alumna and current Program Coordinator, and Amber Joseph, a current second-year student, join us to share how the MFA. program has profoundly influenced artists and writers, shaping their creative processes and fostering collaboration.
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Rutgers–Camden’s MFA: A Multi-Genre Journey in Creative Writing
The Rutgers University–Camden Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a 39-credit terminal degree that fosters a multi-genre approach, encouraging exploration across fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Students engage in small, personalized workshops and craft classes led by distinguished, award-winning faculty, including recipients of the Pulitzer Prize and Guggenheim Fellowship. The program offers full financial support to all full-time incoming students, encompassing tuition remission and a living stipend. Situated just minutes from Philadelphia, the campus nurtures a vibrant literary community centered around the historic Writers House on Cooper Street. Additionally, students have opportunities to interact with nationally acclaimed visiting authors through the NEA-supported Writers in Camden series and can participate in international experiences across Europe, Asia, or South America.
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