MA in Professional Writing
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Enhance Your Professional Writing Capabilities
Kennesaw State's MA in Professional Writing offers the resources, expert guidance, and hands-on opportunities to develop your writing skills and enhance your knowledge.
Program Snapshot:
- Format: In Person or 100% Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Cost: Tuition/Fees
- Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Time to Complete: 2 years
- Application Deadlines:
- Fall: Aug. 1
- Spring: Nov. 1
- Summer: April 1
Career Options
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the MAPW program online?
While there are exceptions, courses are primarily face-to-face for fall and spring semesters, and primarily online during the summer semester. -
Do I need to take the GRE?
The GRE is not required to apply to our program. -
What is the difference between the MAPW program and the Master in Fine Arts (MFA) program?
The MAPW is an intermediate degree program focused on advancement as a professional writer, emphasizing both academic and applied skills in several genres. The MFA is a terminal degree focused on one genre of creative writing. -
Why is the MAPW program described as "interdisciplinary"?
Students major in one concentration (concentration area) and minor in a second (support area). This flexibility allows for a deeper understanding of how various kinds of writing tasks overlap.
Program Benefits
- Flexibility: Hybrid and online course offerings allow you to balance school and work.
- Multiple Concentrations: Choose between Applied Writing, Composition & Rhetoric, or Technical Writing
- Applicability: You will learn the skills to write successfully in a professional setting.
Department Contact Information
Department of English
Kennesaw State University
English Building (EB), Room 165
440 Bartow Ave, MD 2701
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (M-F)
Phone: 470-288-3602
Email: mapw@kennesaw.edu