4+1 Program in Writing Studies

The Writing Studies M.A. program at Saint Joseph's University offers undergraduate students  the option to take 3 courses (or 9 credits) toward a Master’s Degree in Writing Studies. Students may explore this option by enrolling in graduate classes during their junior and/or senior year. The credits can then be applied to the 30-credit M.A. in Writing Studies.

Who can apply: Students with a GPA of 3.3 or higher are encouraged to participate in this program in order to boost their writing skills before they apply for jobs. Interested students should contact the Graduate Director of Writing Studies, Cristina Hanganu-Bresch (changanubresch@sju.edu) in order to complete an application.

How it works: Our M.A. program typically requires full-time study for 15 months (2 summers+2 semesters), but accepted undergrads can begin their coursework early with the goal of completing their M.A. in a single year after their B.A.