WRIT 8491 - Thesis I

The MFA Capstone is a two-part process, Thesis I and Thesis II; each is one semester long. Thesis I requires a completed draft of the envisioned work. Typical projects include a collection of poetry, short stories, or essays; a novella; a memoir; a novel. Poetry projects may be 48-64 pages in length. Prose projects may be 80-100 pages in length. During this phase, students work on generation and revision of material, focusing on content, craft, and process. At the end of Thesis I, the student and primary advisor meet to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the work and to discuss revisions.

Special registration is required for Thesis. Please contact your advisor or the program office.

Credits: 4

Note: If necessary, Thesis I or Thesis II can be extended to two semesters, although the student must register again.