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The Master's program in Creative Writing focuses on honing literary skills through intensive study and practice. This combined studio and research curriculum gives emerging writers continuous support and constructive critique in workshop settings, complemented by one-on-one mentorship from faculty who are accomplished published authors.
Graduates are equipped for diverse career paths including professional writing, collegiate teaching, editorial work, literary translation, and related fields. The curriculum enhances expertise in modern literary composition and publishing, fosters creative exchange with fellow writers as both colleagues and guides, and cultivates a richer comprehension of literary heritage, including the distinctive traditions of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.