Hi All,
(I posted this under Public Speaking & Education, but I'm afraid I won't get many responses since it seems to be predominantly about public speaking)
I'm graduating in Spring '09 with a BA (Double major English Lit & Creative Writing, Minor in Journalism), and trying to figure out which schools/MFA or MA programs to apply for.
I am in Southern California, and would ideally like to pursue a MFA in Creative Writing with a non-fiction emphasis. I have looked at CSULB (which only has poetry and fiction, however), Antioch University LA, and USC's Master of Professional Writing so far. But I'm worried about actually getting into the programs, because they seem so selective. I know CSULB only accepts six students for each concentration every year. I'm assuming USC might accept even less, and I have no idea about Antioch.
I'm thinking of getting an MA in English Lit if I don't get into a writing program, but it's not my number one choice. And, especially with the state of the economy, I feel that a Master's is necessary to give me an edge in the job market (as well as contribute to my life long learning).
Has anyone attended any of these schools, or know of any other good MFA writing programs in So Cal? Any general info/feedback/advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
(I posted this under Public Speaking & Education, but I'm afraid I won't get many responses since it seems to be predominantly about public speaking)
I'm graduating in Spring '09 with a BA (Double major English Lit & Creative Writing, Minor in Journalism), and trying to figure out which schools/MFA or MA programs to apply for.
I am in Southern California, and would ideally like to pursue a MFA in Creative Writing with a non-fiction emphasis. I have looked at CSULB (which only has poetry and fiction, however), Antioch University LA, and USC's Master of Professional Writing so far. But I'm worried about actually getting into the programs, because they seem so selective. I know CSULB only accepts six students for each concentration every year. I'm assuming USC might accept even less, and I have no idea about Antioch.
I'm thinking of getting an MA in English Lit if I don't get into a writing program, but it's not my number one choice. And, especially with the state of the economy, I feel that a Master's is necessary to give me an edge in the job market (as well as contribute to my life long learning).
Has anyone attended any of these schools, or know of any other good MFA writing programs in So Cal? Any general info/feedback/advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!