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.


MAPW Student Spotlight

2024 Decatur Book Festival

MAPW Students at Decatur Book Festival 2024

Kennesaw State University – A Student Showcase 

(Photo Credit: Dr. Kurt Milberger)


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MAPW

MAPW

All sessions are 12:00-1:00 PM EST and meet on Microsoft Teams. Register below!

January 15 February 12 March 19 April 16 May 7

Double Owl

MAPW Double Owl Pathways

Learn how you can take graduate courses while earning your undergraduate degree. See all pathways here!

All sessions are 12:00-1:00 PM EST and meet on Microsoft Teams. 

(Note: For current KSU undergraduate students)

Next session: TBA 


Application Info & Deadlines


Areas of Study


Graduate Certificates


The Capstone Project


Education Abroad with MAPW

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    Summer 2025

    Oaxaca, Mexico: Food & Travel Creative Writing

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