University of San Francisco

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.F.A. in Writing

Program Description:

The Master of Fine Arts in Writing is a two-year, 33-unit program designed to instruct writers in creative techniques, to nurture their individual development and vision, and to help prepare the graduate student/writer for entry into the public life of literature, from publishing their own work to teaching writing itself. The program offers graduate students an intimate personalized learning experience, while taking advantage of San Francisco's position as a vital center of literary expression.

Accreditation:

USF is a founding member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and has been accredited by WASC since the 1940s. USF is also accredited by: The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for both our undergraduate and graduate Business programs, The American Bar Association, The American Chemical Society, The Association of American Law Schools, The California Board of Registered Nursing, The Computer Sciences Accrediting Board, The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), The State Bar of California, The State Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999