Morgantown,
WV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
West Virginia University's Master of Fine Arts program spans three years, blending focused study in a primary genre with exploration of additional genres, alongside coursework in literature, teaching methods, and professional writing and editing.
Graduates have pursued advanced English degrees, careers in publishing and editing, and academic roles. Their achievements include prestigious fellowships like Colgate's Olive B. O'Connor and Emory University's Creative Writing Fellowship, national honors such as the Iowa Poetry Prize and AWP Nonfiction Award, and book publications with renowned presses including Autumn House, Carnegie Mellon, and Harper Collins.