Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing and Literature in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
12,245
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
Tailored for working professionals with a bachelor's degree seeking graduate-level education, the Creative Writing Certificate Program stands out by offering customizable course selections across various genres. This sixteen-credit Advanced Certificate option is open to both enrolled graduate students in any Stony Brook University program and qualified non-degree candidates who satisfy Graduate School criteria. Stony Brook Southampton's Creative Writing and Literature curriculum focuses on developing skills in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction while embracing all writing forms as valuable tools for comprehending and shaping our word-based world. The program encourages cross-genre workshop participation, believing that exploring diverse writing styles enhances students' primary creative focus areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing is competitive. Students who are eligible to apply include those enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program at Stony Brook University and to students who have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university who meet the admissions criteria.
For applicants already admitted to the University, admission involves completing a Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate form. Students also need to submit a statement of purpose and a writing sample (details below). Students are required to have an earned bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4-point scale. The following must be submitted to the Creative Writing and Literature Program:
A statement discussing the student's reasons for graduate study (1-2 pp, submitted with the online application)
A writing sample consisting of up to 10 pages of poetry (single-spaced) or 30 pages of prose (double-spaced), with the student's name on the writing sample.
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL: 80 for admission to a doctoral program and to be eligible for consideration for TA/GA support
For applicants already admitted to the University, admission involves completing a Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate form. Students also need to submit a statement of purpose and a writing sample (details below). Students are required to have an earned bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4-point scale. The following must be submitted to the Creative Writing and Literature Program:
A statement discussing the student's reasons for graduate study (1-2 pp, submitted with the online application)
A writing sample consisting of up to 10 pages of poetry (single-spaced) or 30 pages of prose (double-spaced), with the student's name on the writing sample.
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL: 80 for admission to a doctoral program and to be eligible for consideration for TA/GA support
Tuition
USD
12,245