"If I decide that I need a career change in the future, I would love to have a writing degree that could open so many doors. And, can you imagine what I could do with it if I decided, with 20 years of teaching experience, to stay in education? As I have investigated programs, I have found just what you stated: most programs have a degree in one area of writing, which is not what I want. I LOVE your program." – Graduate Student

The Master of Arts in English (Writing Concentration) provides students with a breadth of graduate level professional and creative writing instruction that is unique in Wisconsin. Advanced, specialized writing courses also provide the opportunity for students to develop areas of interest in depth.

Program Features:

• 30 credit program
• Open to women and men
• Flexible scheduling options to fit your busy life
• Classes offered in fall, spring, and summer semesters
• Flexible enrollment options - students may enroll as master's candidates or may take individual courses as desired

Innovative Curriculum: Students may choose to focus on creative writing, professional writing, or take courses in both areas. The program also responds to the needs of the community. Our research and surveys demonstrated that Milwaukee area businesses who hire writing professionals need writers with a wide array of skills and knowledge. Advanced, specialized writing courses taught by an award-winning and published faculty also provide the opportunity for students to develop areas of interest. Students complete the program by writing and presenting a thesis.

Flexible Scheduling: Our scheduling accommodates busy lives. Classes meet in the evening (generally one night a week), on weekends, and, in some instances, in a hybrid format (part class time/part online).

Career Options:

• upper-level writing positions often at the managerial level
• editing
• journalism
• media writing
• children’s writing
• public relations
• human resources
• advertising
• grant writing
• freelance writing
• publishing
• technical writing
• magazine writing

Students completing the program are well positioned to teach writing courses at the college level or to continue their studies at the doctoral level. The program equips students to advance within an existing career, to pursue the goal of becoming a published author, or in the case of K-12 teachers, to complete work as part of their professional development plan and to gain knowledge they can pass on to their students.

Find out more: Call the Center for Educational and Professional Advancement (414-256-1252) for further information about the Master of Arts in English program.

Don't forget to also check out degree requirements and admission policies for this new program. If you are interested, complete an application or fill out our interest form.

* From its inception, Mount Mary College has been a women's college. Male students are welcome to enroll in our undergraduate nursing, post-baccalaureate certificate, and all graduate programs.