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Senior Thesis Option
Students whose work is above average and who are considering doing graduate work in creative writing may apply after their Advanced Studio to pursue the BFA With Senior Thesis. To earn this special designation on their official transcripts, candidates must take two semesters of
WRWS 4990 Senior Thesis 6 hours
The Senior Thesis is a book-length manuscript of original fiction, poetry or creative nonfiction. Working one-on-one with a faculty advisor, students spend two semesters revising, developing and polishing their work, which will be judged at completion on the basis of artistic maturity and technical mastery. Application deadlines are posted each semester. Application includes a writing sample (25 pages of prose or 15 pages of poetry), and a one-page letter stating why the student is interested in working on Senior Thesis, along with a brief description of the Thesis plan. For further information, please contact the Writer's Workshop Chair.
Internships
Information is being updated. Please contact Writer's Workshop Chair.