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Mills College, Department of English

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The Department of English at Mills College offers a MFA in poetry or prose (fiction and nonfiction), as well as in Book Art & Creative Writing. The prose program consists of 40-45 students, and, though students concentrate in either fiction or nonfiction, they may take coursework in both genres. The poetry program consists of 30-35 students. All students must take workshop and classes in the theory and craft of literature, as well as complete a creative thesis. Most students take two years to complete the MFA. Mills offers both merit and need-based financial aid, but is unable to provide full funding to any student.

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An amazing growth experience both personally and professionally

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I had an amazingly wonderful experience in my Mills MFA- english/Creative Writing degree program. There's no doubt in my mind…

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Tanya Pluth | '2006

More Than Just a Girl's School

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The Master of Fine Arts Degree in English and Creative Writing which I received from Mills was the cherry on…

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Tanita S. Davis | '2004

Mills College - a wonderful two years in the Ivory Tower

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I loved getting my MFA in English and Creative Writing at Mills College. The professors and visiting writers were amazing,…

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Rachael Herron | '1999

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Oakland, California
West

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Full-time: Yes

Part-time: Yes

Length of Program: 2 Years

Low Residency: No

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