English: M.A. in Professional Writing

Why Professional Writing?

Marywood's M.A. in Professional Writing is unique to Northeastern Pennsylvania where you will learn how to write at an advanced level in a variety of professional settings, no matter your career interest.

The program features hands-on learning in professional situations, classroom discussions, and writer workshops that hone students' writing and give graduates a thorough understanding of techniques of writing and persuasion across a variety of media appropriate to a range of professional settings.

After earning your M.A. in Professional Writing, you will be able to:

• Think critically, analyze language thoughtfully, and communicate effectively
• Create responsibly researched and innovative content
• Write for a variety of real world situations, from business offices to courtrooms to political rallies to online media
• Use your skills ethically as global citizens and understand how writing can be a force in society

Offered as an Undergraduate to Graduate 5-Year Option

Traditional undergraduates have the opportunity and flexibility to earn the M.A. degree in one year.

For 4+1, Marywood students from the following majors and minors with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA in the major or minor and 3.33 overall GPA are eligible to apply for the 4+1 program:

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Specific Program Requirements

• All college transcripts
• Resumé
• Statement of Purpose (2 pages)
• Response to Program Writing Prompt
• Academic or Professional Writing Sample (6-10 pages, can be excerpted from a longer work)
• 2 letters of recommendation (waived for current students and recent alumni (i.e., students within two years of graduation)
• Marywood University Admissions Requirements apply

Graduate Program: 3 Semester Full Time or 2 Year Part Time

• Earn your M.A. in two years or less.
• Evening classes offered.

Specific Program Requirements

• All college transcripts
• Resumé
• Statement of Purpose (2 pages)
• Response to Program Writing Prompt
• Academic or Professional Writing Sample (6-10 pages, can be excerpted from a longer work)
• 2 letters of recommendation (waived for current students and recent alumni (i.e., students within two years of graduation)
• For Masters applicants, 3.5 GPA in English or related field, and/or equivalent professional experience
• Marywood University Admissions Requirements apply

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Certificate in Professional Writing (12 graduate credits)

• Returning professionals can complete a 12-credit certificate.
• Evening classes offered.

Specific Program Requirements

• All college transcripts
• Resumé
• Statement of Purpose (2 pages)
• Response to Program Writing Prompt
• Academic or Professional Writing Sample (6-10 pages, can be excerpted from a longer work)
• 2 letters of recommendation (waived for current students and recent alumni (i.e., students within two years of graduation)
• Marywood University Admissions Requirements apply

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Job Outlook

* Data supplemented from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and recent graduate success.