Master of Fine Arts (Creative Writing)

The MFA at Holy Family University allows students to hone their skills by working one on one with award-winning, internationally-renowned faculty in a program that provides individualized instruction while recognizing the expanding role of creative writing beyond the traditional academy. 

Students may focus their course of study in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, young adult fiction & nonfiction, literary genre writing (fantasy and sci-fi, mystery, etc.), or travel/food writing. 

The MFA at HFU respects the value of our students’ time, as well as the growing demand for professionalization within the field of creative writing. Built into our flexible, two-year curriculum are opportunities for students to put their work in the hands of publishers, agents, and well-known literary figures. Our focus on interdisciplinary practice supports student writing while providing opportunities for professionalization through writing related experiences such as directed independent studies, internships, editorial practice, community engagement, work on social justice initiatives, teaching opportunities, and more. 

The MFA at HFU is a diverse and inclusive community that provides students with unique opportunities to sharpen their craft against the backdrop of Philadelphia’s teeming artistic landscape, which allows students to build relationships with students, faculty, and community members that will prepare them for a long and fulfilling life in writing.