Children's Literature (M.A., M.F.A.)

The Children's Literature program 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. Learn more »

Certficate 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. Learn more »

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Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

The Hollins Creative Writing program 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. Learn more »

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Dance (M.F.A.)

The dance program at Hollins 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. Learn more »

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Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.)

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program is 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. Learn more »

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Playwriting (M.F.A.)

The Hollins summer Playwriting program is 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. Learn more »

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Screenwriting & Film Studies (M.A., M.F.A.)

Screenwriting and Film Studies 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. Learn more »

 

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Teaching

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. Learn more »

 

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Certificate of Advanced Studies

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. Learn more »