Open only to individuals who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree, the 1-year, 12-credit University of Maine at Farmington Creative Writing Certificate offers you the opportunity to work in an intensive format with faculty who are practicing writers in workshop-style classes to discover and develop your writing strengths in the genres of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.
The Creative Writing Certificate offers you the opportunity to work in an intensive format with faculty who are practicing writers in workshop-style classes to discover and develop their writing strengths in the genres of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.
Small classes, an emphasis on individual conferencing, and the development of a writing portfolio allow you to see yourself as an artist and refine your writing.
What can you do with a Creative Writing Certificate?
Data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources. Median Salaries for positions in Maine typically fall below those of other New England states.
Requirements for the 1-year Program (12 credits):
Three courses in Creative Writing at the 300-level or higher (9 credits). Possible courses include:
ENG 310, ENG 311, ENG 312, and ENG 314. ENG 215, ENG 218, or ENG 219 can be substituted for one 300-level workshop at the discretion of the Program Director.
ENG 415 Writing Certificate Capstone (3 credits):
The course is the culmination of a student’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Creative Writing. Working one-on-one with a Creative Writing Faculty member, students will produce a complete professional and publishable manuscript of their creative work: approximately 50 pages of either poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, or a hybrid mixed-genre manuscript.
Save nearly $6,000 per year in tuition. This University of Maine at Farmington program qualifies for the New England Regional Program tuition discount.
This price break is for residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont for the 2024-2025 academic year — a savings of $5,880 per year.
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
University of Maine at Farmington
246 Main Street
Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
tel 207-778-7050
fax 207-778-8182
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