Children’s
Literature (M.A., M.F.A.) offers graduate
students an M.A. or an M.F.A. degree in the study
and writing of children’s and young adult literature
over a period of three to five summers.
Certificate in Children's Book Illustration. The goal of this program is to help artists develop a personal vision and style for tomorrow's picture book market. |
| Creative
Writing (M.F.A.) is a two-year, full-time
program designed for aspiring writers of literature; nationally known for its graduates
and faculty of published writers. According to the Dictionary
of Literary Biography, it is the best creative
writing program in the U.S. |
| Dance (M.F.A. and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) is a 60-credit degree which offers students an opportunity to immerse themselves for six weeks of the summer in an international community of the American
Dance Festival followed by the intimate learning
atmosphere at Hollins
University. The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in dance is designed for serious, professional-minded students. It is a good choice for students who want to prepare for advanced-level work (either M.F.A. programs or professional work in the field). |
| Liberal
Studies (M.A.L.S.) is a program for people
interested in advancing their careers or exploring
new ones. The interdisciplinary curriculum is flexible
and features fall, spring, and summer terms, day
and evening classes, full or part-time enrollments. |
Playwriting (M.F.A.)
is a summer program designed for those interested in
playwriting as well as those who want an academic study
of theatre with the playscript as the central foundation.
The six-week intensive schedule makes getting a graduate
degree possible in just a few summers without sacrificing
personal and professional goals. |
| Screenwriting & Film
Studies (M.A., M.F.A.) is a summer
program. While the M.A. is designed for those whose
interest lies more in the academic study of film,
the M.F.A. is for students who wish to focus strongly
on the screenwriting component. |
Teaching (M.A.T.) Track
1 is for career teachers who want to learn more
about teaching or to assume new leadership roles in
their schools. Individualized programs are developed
to meet students' needs. Track
2 is a flexible year-round program to earn initial
licensure.
Licensure only is another option for people who already have a college degree and want to obtain licensure but without pursuing a master's degree. |
Certificate of Advanced Studies (C.A.S.)
The Certificate of Advanced Studies (C.A.S.) is granted when students enrolled have completed 10 graduate level courses beyond the master’s degree. This certificate provides current teachers an opportunity to obtain courses necessary to teach dual enrollment courses at the high school level. The certificate is also useful to those who desire to teach in a community college setting but do not have the required number of graduate-level courses in a particular subject area to meet the college’s faculty requirements. |
