Graduate Programs Hollins’ distinctive graduate programs serve men and women who want a graduate degree from a nationally acclaimed liberal arts university. Graduate Degrees Children’s Book Writing & Illustrating M.F.A. Children’s Literature M.A. & M.F.A. Creative Writing M.F.A. Dance M.F.A. Liberal Studies M.A.L.S. Playwriting M.F.A. Screenwriting & Film Studies M.A. & M.F.A. Teaching Licensure & M.A.T. Program Certificate Programs for Graduate Students Certificate in Advanced Studies Certificate in Children’s Book Illustration Certificate in New Play Directing Certificate in New Play Performance