M.A. in Professional Writing

The Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) will prepare you for a writing career in television, film, education, publishing, business and the literary arts. Since the graduate program’s founding in 1995, its students and alumni have found success in numerous writing-intensive fields.

Concentrations

Applied Writing

Composition & Rhetoric

Creative Writing

Application Deadlines

Apply to the MAPW Program

Fall Semester

February 1 (Priority)
June 1 (Final)

Spring Semester

October 1

*Note: As you consider our program that course modality is predominantly face-to-face for fall and spring semesters with limited online course offerings. Summer semester courses are online with limited face-to-face offerings.

Graduate Certificates

Creative Writing

Professional Editing & Publishing

Screen & Television Writing

Writing for International Audiences

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Why is KSU’s MAPW the Best Writing Program in Georgia? Why is KSU the Best College for Writers?

1. Expert Professors Foster Creative Excellence, Share Writing Expertise

Your professors are published authors and credited screen writers, who will share their expertise and mentor you. You’ll also benefit from their innovative research and professional connections.
2. Supportive, Discussion-based Atmosphere

Most MAPW students are 25-35 years old and work full-time. The small classes, 20 students or less, and supportive atmosphere foster creativity and lively discussion. Author's readings, guest lectures, events, conferences, and internships complement course content.
3. Convenient Schedule for Working People

You can choose to enroll full-time or part-time. Most classes meet one night per week, Monday through Thursday. Most courses are face to face, though a few are online or hybrid. Expect to spend 10-20 hours a week on assignments. Most students complete the program in 2-3 years.
4. Teaching or Research Opportunities

If your goals include teaching or research, you can apply to be a Graduate Assistant and receive a tuition waiver and annual stipend. February 1 is the priority application deadline for those interested in Graduate Assistantships.
5. Affordable Costs

KSU’s professional writing program costs are lower than many of its competitors. Be sure to explore tuition reimbursement, scholarship and financial aid opportunities, including a graduate assistantship.
6. Proven Program with Decades of Successful Graduates

Since 1995, Atlanta writers, as well as writers from across the state, region, and beyond, have come to this master’s program for instruction, camaraderie and encouragement, and they have found success, both as students and alumni. The program has added courses to stay relevant in the ever-changing world of communications.

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