»Wilkinson College Graduate Studies

The MA in English is usually seen as bridge to Ph.D. studies, and our faculty is able to offer an exceptional background in a wide range of English studies. We also recognize that for some students the MA can be used for advancement in high school teaching or for employment at community colleges throughout the country. The master in English is aimed at enabling students to receive the historical background, the writing confidence, and the critical thinking skills to pursue careers in English or other humanistic endeavors. This is a two-year program.

The M.F.A. is a terminal degree in creative writing. Many M.F.A. graduates teach at two- and four-year colleges, publish their work, or go on to professional careers in writing and editing. The M.F.A. writing program at Chapman fosters the growth of fiction writers and poets through workshops, techniques courses, literature courses, the John Fowles Literary Forum Core, and the literary journal Elephant Tree. The culmination of each M.F.A. writing student’s work is a book-length thesis project in fiction or poetry. (Students may complete a thesis in creative nonfiction, stage drama, or screenplay, with the approval of the graduate program director.)

The Dual degree combines the MFA in creative writing and the MA in English. It was created for students who wish to combine the practice and study of creative writing with literary scholarship. The Dual degree was specifically designed to meet the needs of students who intend to pursue a career in teaching English and creative writing at the university, community college or secondary school level. This is a three-year program.

The Master of Arts in international studies is a two-year, interdisciplinary course of study designed to train students seeking careers in the U.S. Foreign Service, the United Nations and its specialized agencies, or international non-governmental organizations. The MA in international studies provides an integrative curriculum including political science, comparative sociology, economics with an emphasis on trade and development, social psychology, foreign languages and other related fields. The international studies degree is distinguished by overseas summer internships and an emphasis in the influence of cultural forces on international affairs.

You'll be able to complete both your bachelor's and master's degree injust five years, 4 years of undergrad study + 1 year of graduate work.

Programs offered:

• 4+1 Integrated Undergraduate/Master of Arts in English
• 4+1 Integrated Undergraduate/Master of Fine Arts in CreativeWriting
• 4+1 Integrated Undergraduate/Dual MA in English and MFA inCreative Writing

Requirements for the 4+1 programs are:

Must be an undergraduate student with 90+ units of undergrad coursework completed,and a cumulative GPA of 3.0+

Apply during your junior year or 1st semester of your senior year

Submit an online application through Apply Yourself

• 2 letters of rec
• Resume
• Statement of Intent
• Supporting docs (English: Critical Essay, Creative Writing: Creative Portfolio, or Dual:both)

A max of 12 units at the 500 level will be double counted as undergrad and gradcoursework

Contact Information:

Program Coordinator: Mark Axelrod, axelrod@chapman.edu, 714-997-6586
Graduate Admission Counselor: Krystle Hobson, khobson@chapman.edu, 714-997-6711