This course focuses students on some aspect of the professional writing life through an independent study that is designed by the student in conjunction with the MFA program leader and assigned faculty mentor. The student must propose the intended partner for the internship for approval by the program. The semester’s study plan can include, but is not limited to, teaching or co-teaching a creative writing workshop, literary editorial work with a journal or publishing house, producing or curating a literary event or any other endeavor that would be considered a meaningful experience in the professional writing life and must be the equivalent of a semester’s worth of work.

Regular reports on progress of independent study and response to critiques by faculty mentor: 50%
One reflective essay: 25%
One critical research paper: 25%