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Chatham University

MFA Program

MFA Program Established:

2003

Location:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Genres Include:

Poetry, Fiction, and Creative Nonfiction

Residency:

Full, Low

Duration:

2 Years

Program Size:

105

Application Deadline:

April 1, 2013

Application Fee:

$45

Website:

http://www.chatham.edu/departments/writing/graduate/writing/index.cfm

Contact E-mail:

Contact Name:

Dr. Sheryl St. Germain

Core Faculty Includes:

Sherrie Flick, Heather McNaugher, Marc Nieson, Peter Oresick, Mike Simms, Sheryl St. Germain

Funding/Employment Opportunities:

Teaching Fellowships, Rachel Carson Fellowship, Margaret Lehr Whitford Fellowship, The Fourth River Fellowship

Affiliated Publications/Publishers:

The Fourth River

Other Features:

This program has a focus on nature, environmental, and travel writing. Students have the opportunity to travel to other countries such as Germany, Brazil, and Costa Rica as part of the creative writing field seminar. Also available are internships with environmental or literary arts organizations as well as publishing internships with Autumn House Press.

Early decision applications are due January 15. The regular deadline is April 1, after which applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Graduates:

Rachel Carson

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