[stylist] Grad School Programs
Lynda Lambert
llambert at zoominternet.net
Mon Oct 26 22:18:22 UTC 2015
There is a major difference in the two degrees. The MFA is a terminal
degree, the MA is not.
If you plan on going into teaching for a tenure track position, then the MFA
makes sense - as you cannot even apply to a university without the terminal
degree in hand. If you don't plan to be teaching in higher ed, then you can
go for the MA and it will most likely get you to where you might want to
be. If you have the MA, and you then decide you want in higher ed, you will
then go for your Ph.D and must have it in hand to apply to those programs.
Competition is beyond stiff, but you must already know that. I believe you
need to make a thoughtful and clear decision as to where you see yourself
working and then make your choice. I wish you the very best, Kaley. Lynda
-----Original Message-----
From: kcj21 via stylist
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 3:37 PM
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Subject: [stylist] Grad School Programs
Good afternoon, I am a senior in college and am currently
facing the daunting prospect of applying to grad school. I hope to become a
writer or work in publishing. Given this, I am debating between getting my
MFA in creative writing or my masters in literature. While I want to write,
I also want to have jobs that I can fall back on if needed which is why I am
debating between the two programs. I would appreciate hearing everyone's
experience with these graduate programs or, if you are in fact a writer or
work in publishing, I would appreciate a description of your educational
background.
Thank you,Kaley
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