Writing Programs

Whether you’re looking for a creative writing program that leads to an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at a US or international school, and whether you want a residency or low-residency program, here you’ll find easily searchable listings of our selection of the most worthwhile programs. The listings include links to author bios and works by each program’s graduates and by current and former faculty members who are published in Narrative.


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Stonecoast Low-Residency MFA Program at the University of Southern Maine

Stonecoast Low-Residency MFA Program at the University of Southern Maine

MFA
PORTLAND, ME
Each semester begins with a stimulating ten-day residency on the coast of Maine. During the semester, our award-winning faculty guide Stonecoast students in intensive one-on-one tutorials in creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and popular fiction, with possibilities for elective work in other areas including scriptwriting, translation, and cross-genre.
Narrative Author Faculty: Debra Marquart, Carol Moldaw
Narrative Author Graduates: Felicity Stone
Stony Brook Southampton

Stony Brook Southampton

MFA, MA
SOUTHAMPTON, NY
Unlike most MFA programs, ours encourages students to take workshops in all kinds of writing, rather than being tracked upon acceptance into a single genre. We invite students to explore, in the belief that writing outside their genres informs their primary areas of interest.
Narrative Author Faculty: Ursula Hegi
Narrative Author Graduates: Michelle Whittaker
Suffolk University

Suffolk University

BA
BOSTON, MA
Our Creative Writing students enjoy a series of workshops, many run by notable visiting scholars. Suffolk is also home to a dedicated Poetry Center within our Mildred Sawyer Library.
Narrative Author Faculty: Wesley Rothman
SUNY, Albany

SUNY, Albany

PHD, MA, BA
ALBANY, NY
The English department offers two graduate certificates in addition to the MA and PhD degrees. The Certificate in English Studies offers students in the MS program in Secondary Education an advanced credential in three areas of English Studies—Global English Studies, Writing Practices, and American Literature and Culture.
Narrative Author Graduates: Ron MacLean
SUNY, Binghamton

SUNY, Binghamton

BA
BINGHAMTON, NY
The creative writing program at Binghamton University is designed to foster in its students a powerful, disciplined, and skilled creativity cultivated in a supportive environment.
Narrative Author Faculty: Ruth Stone
SUNY, Fredonia

SUNY, Fredonia

BA
FREDONIA, NY
Our English programs blend contemporary literary studies with critical, professional, and creative writing, and give students numerous opportunities for hands-on learning through community partnerships and internships.
Narrative Author Faculty: Aimee Nezhukumatahil
SUNY, Purchase College

SUNY, Purchase College

BA
PURCHASE, NY
As an integral part of the program, readings are held each semester by students, faculty, alumni who have published their writing, and professional writers. Editors and other members of the publishing world are also invited to speak and share their expertise with students.
Narrative Author Faculty: Rick Moody
Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University

BA
SELINSGROVE, PA
The creative writing major emphasizes literature and writing courses that will be most valuable in preparing students not only for careers in writing, but also for related careers in law, education, publishing, and editing. Courses are organized to offer breadth and depth, practical skills, and intensive independent writing, presentation, and production experiences.
Narrative Author Faculty: Hasanthika Sirisena