Master of Fine Arts in Writing / Poetry
Lindenwood University

Program Details

Refine your skills in Poetry with an online MFA in Writing from Lindenwood University.  A highly customizable curriculum allows you to align your advanced studies with professional goals and aspirations.  Small class sizes allow for a highly individualized and interpersonal experience with peers and faculty with professional publishing experience.  Your online writing degree with a specialization in poetry will cover essential topics, including but not limited to:

  • Craft elements of literary poetry
  • Poetic literary criticism
  • Close-reading techniques

The LU creative writing online curriculum provides a variety of focused workshops to develop your piece production and collaborative discussion, analysis, and reading skills with fellow students.  Expand the scope of your practice, and pursue or enhance a current career in creative writing, postsecondary education, authorship, editing, and more.  Expand your skills in research, revision, grammar, and your techniques of professional development through a flexible online writing degree in poetry from Lindenwood University.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Lindenwood University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent