{"id":638,"date":"2025-05-22T20:56:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/?page_id=638"},"modified":"2026-01-21T10:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:27:57","slug":"masters-english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/masters-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Master\u2019s in English &amp; Creative Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-hero  hide-gradient has-narrative\" style=\"--hero-desktop-image-position: 65% 55%; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"6720\" height=\"4480\" style=\"object-position: 41.046666666667% 37.305%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/Creative-Writing-Graduate-Studies_20221024_AD_67.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/Creative-Writing-Graduate-Studies_20221024_AD_67.jpg 6720w, 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class=\"hero-title title page-title\">MA in English &amp; <br>MFA in Creative Writing<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-text top-text-wrapper \"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group hero-narrative is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bottom-text\">Pursue your passion for the written word.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-upper\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-lower\"><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/\" class=\"home\"  >Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/\" class=\"\"  >Graduate Studies<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/programs\/\" class=\"\"  >Graduate Programs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/masters-english\/\" class=\"\"  aria-current=\"page\"  >English &#038; Creative Writing (MA &#038; MFA)<\/a><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-and-navigator is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group navigator is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav class=\"supernav \"  aria-label=\"Primary Menu - English &#038; Creative Writing (MA &#038; MFA)\"><div class=\"supernav-current\" data-menuguid=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/mu\/v1\/menu\/grad-menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/programs\/\" data-menuid=\"81\"  class=\"back has-child is-crosslink\"   data-crosslink=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/mu\/v1\/menu\/grad-menu\"><span>Back<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 10.4 5.9\" width=\"10.4\" height=\"5.9\" ><use xlink:href=\"#chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><h2><p  data-menuid=\"681\" aria-current=\"page\" class=\"parent current-page\"   ><span>English &#038; Creative Writing (MA &#038; MFA)<\/span><\/p><\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/masters-english\/publishing-expertise\/\" data-menuid=\"1746\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>Publishing Expertise<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-top is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fd526d70 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Jump To<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contact\">Program Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group programdetails has-chevron-background has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d664fca4be9d52c6a361db074f6346f5 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b62634187a28f52b05ad76575ec60f26\" id=\"program-details\">Program Details<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h4 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a72c84ec611c1a98b10546b9bb730963\" id=\"about\">About<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"program\">Master of Arts in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"credits\">30 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"location\">In-person evening courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"program\">Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"credits\">18 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"location\">In-person evening courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"credits\">Full MA to MFA: 48 credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-chevron-background has-shadow-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-53488c81e386aa9bd1278395797a40e4 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h4\" id=\"application-deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer<\/strong><br>May 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall<\/strong><br>July 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring<\/strong><br>December 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group getstarted is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"block-title has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78b464251e4651de38a1b6244772fa06\">Get Started<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6728adf5\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-light-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.monmouth.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero request-info\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.monmouth.edu\/register\/?id=25d6b6fd-ccac-4be7-8220-8f4d0fed9816\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero request-event\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.monmouth.edu\/register\/?id=25d6b6fd-ccac-4be7-8220-8f4d0fed9816\">Attend Event<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero request-event\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/admissions-counselors\/\">Contact Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-overview\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a writer with a story to tell, want to teach literature at the college level, or want to pursue a career in publishing, our graduate programs in English can help you achieve your goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Master\u2019s in English program is incredibly versatile. Choose a specialization that aligns with your interests and professional goals in literature, rhetoric and writing, or creative writing. <strong>You can optionally pursue an MFA degree after completing the MA in English with a Creative Writing specialization with an additional year of study.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just an hour\u2019s drive from New York City, our proximity to one of the world\u2019s greatest publishing and literary hubs gives our students access to exceptional faculty members\u2014as well as opportunities to attend workshops, readings, and other literary events on campus and around the region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"literature-specialization\">Literature Specialization<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In the\u00a0Literature specialization, students can study a broad range of literature or work closely with one or more faculty members to pursue a more narrowly focused field. Current or prospective teachers interested in broadening their knowledge of literature, those interested in careers in publishing, as well as students interested in pursuing graduate study beyond the MA will find this specialization valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rhetoric-and-writing-specialization\">Rhetoric and Writing Specialization<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Rhetoric<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is the art of crafting and examining&nbsp;media and texts&nbsp;that move and persuade others. In Monmouth University\u2019s graduate program, students examine the rhetorical choices writers and communicators make and how they matter symbolically and materially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0Rhetoric and Writing specialization<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>allows students to work with published scholars and established leaders. Students also benefit from attending lectures from visiting scholars and participating in informal workshops exploring topics such as advanced graduate study, career development, thesis preparation, proposal writing, and conference presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creative-writing-specialization\">Creative Writing Specialization<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its proximity to New York City, this program attracts exceptional faculty members, recognized in their fields, who are deeply entrenched in the literary community. With their connections and expertise, they teach students the ins and outs of publishing, introduce them to industry insiders, and offer practical advice on how to maximize readership. The program offers specialized creative writing workshops and mentorships in diverse genres, as well as foundational courses in literary study and research. Students who complete the MA can continue on to the&nbsp;MFA, during which they will complete a polished book-length manuscript and become qualified to teach at the college level.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"master-of-fine-arts-in-creative-writing-option\"><strong>Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing <\/strong><strong>Option<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>After completing your master\u2019s in English with a specialization in creative writing, you may choose to apply and continue on to earn your MFA in creative writing. This additional one-year, 18-credit program is ideal for eligible MA students who want to work one-on-one with a faculty mentor to produce a polished book-length manuscript in your chosen genre.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monmouth MFA builds off the academic caliber of our master\u2019s program, and gives students access to a rich writing community, including notable authors and publishing professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"career-outcomes\"><strong>Career Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>After graduation, jobs for a master\u2019s degree in English are broader than you might think. In a day where accurate messaging and original storytelling are more important than ever, you can find writing, editing, and content strategy positions in a variety of fields, from business and healthcare to research and advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An MA in English is also excellent preparation for law school and PhD programs in literature, creative writing, rhetoric, and related fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With an MFA in creative writing, pursue college-level teaching roles or find opportunities within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/masters-english\/publishing-expertise\/\">publishing industry<\/a>, such with literary agencies, small presses, and author services companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"curriculum-requirements\"><strong><strong>Curriculum<\/strong> Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn through this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>MA in English Curriculum Requirements<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>You\u2019ll get to choose from a wide variety of electives that match your areas of your MA in English specialization, whether it\u2019s a specific genre\/style, literary era, or literature from a specific part of the world. View full degree requirements and course descriptions for each specialization at these catalog links:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/wayne-d-mcmurray-humanities-social-science\/english\/english-ma-literature-concentration\/\">Literature Specialization<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/wayne-d-mcmurray-humanities-social-science\/english\/english-ma-rhetoric-writing-concentration\/\">Rhetoric and Writing Specialization<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/wayne-d-mcmurray-humanities-social-science\/english\/english-ma-creative-writing-concentration\/\">Creative Writing Specialization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>MFA in Creative Writing Curriculum Requirements<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>After completing the requirements for the MA in English Creative Writing specialization, eligible students take an additional 18 credits toward their Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. View full requirements and course descriptions in <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/wayne-d-mcmurray-humanities-social-science\/english\/creative-writing-mfa\/\">the graduate catalog<\/a>. Here\u2019s a sample of offerings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creative Nonfiction Workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poetry Workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiction Workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craft Seminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craft Intensive Seminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publishing Seminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative Thesis Seminar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The creative writing thesis encompasses a book-length manuscript in the genre of your choice, as well as a 10-15-page critical paper analyzing comparable texts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-overview-amp-requirements\"><strong><strong><strong>Application Overview &amp; Requirements<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of the admissions process for our Master\u2019s in English program:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>MA in English Application Requirements &amp; Proces<\/strong>s<\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p><strong><strong>To be considered for admission:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possession of a bachelor\u2019s degree with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA, fifteen or more credits in literature or a related field is strongly recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your application must also include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An application essay of 1000 words describing your interest in this program, what you hope to accomplish, and how you think the program will fit into your academic and career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current or former professors recommended; if these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A writing sample in the form of a paper that best represents your academic work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>MA to MFA in Creative Writing Application &amp; Progression Requirements<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p><strong><strong>To be considered for admission:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A transcript showing evidence of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA and 15 or more credits in literature or a related field. At least one course in creative writing is strongly recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your application must also include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An application essay: 1,000 words describing your interest in creative writing, intent to continue study toward the MFA, what you hope to accomplish in the MA\/MFA program, and how you think the program will fit into your academic and career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A creative writing sample: 15 \u2013 20 pages of poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current or former professors recommended; if these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional MFA Admissions Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students wishing to pursue the dual degree program must have an overall graduate GPA of 3.25 at the completion of the MA in English Creative Writing program and approval from the program director to be eligible to continue into the MFA program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For students applying to the 18-credit MFA curriculum only, Monmouth requires:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possession of a master\u2019s degree in English with a Creative Writing specialization with a minimum 3.25 overall GPA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possession of a non-creative writing master\u2019s degree along with a Monmouth University Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing with a 3.25 overall GPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An application essay of 1,000 words describing your interest in creative writing, what you hope to accomplish in the program, and how you think the program will fit into your academic and career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A creative writing sample: 15 \u2013 20 pages of poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current or former professors recommended; if these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview with the program director may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>MFA in Creative Writing Application Requirements<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p><strong><strong>To be considered for admission:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possession of a master\u2019s degree in English with a Creative Writing specialization with a minimum 3.25 overall GPA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possession of a non-creative writing master\u2019s degree along with a Monmouth University Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing with a 3.25 overall GPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An application essay of 1,000 words describing your interest in creative writing, what you hope to accomplish in the program, and how you think the program will fit into your academic and career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A creative writing sample: 15 \u2013 20 pages of poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current or former professors recommended; if these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview with the program director may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"graduate-certificate-in-creative-writing\">Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The 18-credit Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is designed to provide alumni and other English, non-creative writing students with a way to transition to the MFA in Creating Writing program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\">Application Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing<\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p><strong><strong>To be considered for admission:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fifteen or more credits in literature or a related field and at least one course in creative writing are strongly recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An application essay of 1,000 words describing your interest in creative writing, what you hope to accomplish in the program, and how you think the program will fit into your academic and career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A creative writing sample: 15\u201320 pages of poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current or former professors recommended; if these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\">Pathway to the MFA<\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>Students intending to obtain the MFA degree after completion of the Graduate Creative Writing Certificate may use 3 credits of Creative Writing designated with Course Type EN.CW from their Certificate toward the 18-credit MFA. Students must apply to the MFA program before the completion of the Certificate. The 3 dual-counting credits cannot be used toward any other degree, such as the MA in English.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull differentiators has-chevron-background has-shadow-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-side-brackets has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39b82b9274f7ce87bd5c539be8d7ab79\" id=\"why-monmouth-for-english-amp-creative-writingnbsp\"><strong><strong>Why Monmouth for English &amp; Creative Writing? <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns whymonmouth is-layout-flex 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is-style-bracket\" style=\"grid-template-columns:57% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Tuition-and-Financial-Aid-checkerboard-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Shot of a garden with a large fountain in the middle, red pedals and green leaves abounding\" class=\"wp-image-764 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Tuition-and-Financial-Aid-checkerboard-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Tuition-and-Financial-Aid-checkerboard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Tuition-and-Financial-Aid-checkerboard-768x512.jpg 768w, 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is-style-in-page-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/tuition\/graduate\/\">Cost &amp; Tuition<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-bracket\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 57%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-title\" id=\"student-opportunities-amp-faculty-mentorship\"><strong><strong><strong>Student Opportunities &amp; Faculty Mentorship<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>MA and MFA students can get involved, whether attending readings by guest authors at Monmouth\u2019s Center for the Arts, traveling with a faculty mentor to a writing conference, or providing research assistance to nationally known writers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex 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style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull testimonial has-shadow-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-73d947ac5655b9752d736bf9486f1126\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" style=\"object-position: 45.355% 40.51%\" src=\"http:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/venezio.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2716 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/venezio.jpg 600w, 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The faculty comprises humble and astute individuals who are authorities in their respective fields; they are always quick to provide one-on-one assistance or guide you to the appropriate next step.\u201d<\/p><cite><strong>Deanna M. Venezio<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>MA in English Literature Concentration alumna<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5548a82dc2162e1045ab8c98944fd5d8\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left component-title has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ed96dc0924002fc6a6867b6bd931356\" id=\"testimonial\">Testimonial<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-text-align-left\"><blockquote><p>\u201cAs a full-time writing tutor at Brookdale Community College, I find that the theoretical and the practical knowledge I gained from the MA in English Rhetoric and Writing program has helped me take the tutoring job to the next level. Courses in teaching composition as well as the support of amazing faculty continue to inform my growth as a scholar and professional in this field, and as an aspiring professor.\u201d<\/p><cite><strong>Leah Wasacz<\/strong>, M.A. in English Rhetoric and Writing Concentration, 2023<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" style=\"object-position: 50.085% 34.165%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/wasacz-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4467 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/wasacz-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/wasacz-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/wasacz-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/wasacz-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/wasacz.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-550912ef5408fd246249cc72cc63f83f\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"803\" style=\"object-position: 40.6% 35.415%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Allison-Long-English-Testimonial_20221003_AD_18-1024x803.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1729 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Allison-Long-English-Testimonial_20221003_AD_18-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Allison-Long-English-Testimonial_20221003_AD_18-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Allison-Long-English-Testimonial_20221003_AD_18-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Allison-Long-English-Testimonial_20221003_AD_18-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Allison-Long-English-Testimonial_20221003_AD_18.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left component-title has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ed96dc0924002fc6a6867b6bd931356\" id=\"testimonial\">Testimonial<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-text-align-left\"><blockquote><p>\u201cThe connection that I made through this assistantship is truly invaluable, and I know I\u2019ve found a mentor who will continue to inspire me for years to come.\u201d<\/p><cite><strong>Alli Long<\/strong>, fiction MFA student, partnered with MacArthur &#8220;Genius,&#8221; novelist and short-story writer, Karen Russell<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull programfaculty has-grey-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"contact\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"program-faculty\">Program Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our English and creative writing faculty members are highly accomplished educators, writers, researchers, and publishing professionals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-mu-contact has-image alignfull\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"2667\" height=\"3067\" style=\"object-position: 51.665% 54.26%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Jackson-e1662737243359.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dr. Jeffrey Jackson, Associate Professor, English\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Jackson-e1662737243359.jpg 2667w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Jackson-e1662737243359-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Jackson-e1662737243359-890x1024.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Jackson-e1662737243359-768x883.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Jackson-e1662737243359-1336x1536.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Jackson-e1662737243359-1781x2048.jpg 1781w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Jackson-e1662737243359-130x150.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2667px) 100vw, 2667px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"infoColumns\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"programDirectorText\">MA English Program Director<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subject-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nameAndTitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/profiles\/jeffrey-jackson\/\">Jeffrey E. Jackson, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bioText\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Associate Professor;<br>Interim Graduate Program Director;<br>Graduate Faculty<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:jejackso@monmouth.edu\" title='Email Jeffrey'>jejackso@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"phone\"><a href=\"tel:(732) 571-7545\">732-571-7545<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-mu-contact has-image alignfull\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"2442\" height=\"3527\" style=\"object-position: 49.445% 52.125%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2015\/07\/Womack.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dr. Kenneth Womack, Professor, English, Music and Theatre Arts\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2015\/07\/Womack.jpg 2442w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2015\/07\/Womack-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2015\/07\/Womack-709x1024.jpg 709w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2015\/07\/Womack-768x1109.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2015\/07\/Womack-1063x1536.jpg 1063w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2015\/07\/Womack-1418x2048.jpg 1418w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2015\/07\/Womack-104x150.jpg 104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2442px) 100vw, 2442px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"infoColumns\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"programDirectorText\">MFA Creative Writing Program Director<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subject-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nameAndTitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/profiles\/kenneth-womack\/\">Kenneth Womack, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bioText\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Professor of English and Popular Music;<br>Interim Graduate Program Director for the M.F.A. in Creative Writing<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:kwomack@monmouth.edu\" title='Email Kenneth'>kwomack@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"phone\"><a href=\"tel:(732) 263-5450\">732-263-5450<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-people alignfull  \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-32212256259   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"720\" height=\"731\" style=\"object-position: 52.82% 32.12%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/DSC_2721-e1662735418503.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Kristin B. Bluemel\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/DSC_2721-e1662735418503.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/DSC_2721-e1662735418503-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/DSC_2721-e1662735418503-148x150.jpg 148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">Kristin Bluemel, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences;<br>Professor of English;<br>Wayne D. McMurray and Helen Bennett Endowed Chair in the Humanities;<br>Graduate Faculty<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-32212256254   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"647\" height=\"625\" style=\"object-position: 46.625% 42.81%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Goulding20Susan201420FA.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Susan M. Goulding, Ph.D.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Goulding20Susan201420FA.jpg 647w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Goulding20Susan201420FA-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Goulding20Susan201420FA-560x541.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Goulding20Susan201420FA-280x270.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Goulding20Susan201420FA-320x309.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Goulding20Susan201420FA-640x618.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Goulding20Susan201420FA-360x348.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">Susan Goulding, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Associate Professor;<br>Graduate Faculty<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-40802210638   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"4016\" height=\"6016\" style=\"object-position: 54.185% 35.75%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2016\/08\/DSC_2658-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Alena Graedon, M.F.A. Interim MFA Program Director, English\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2016\/08\/DSC_2658-1.jpg 4016w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2016\/08\/DSC_2658-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2016\/08\/DSC_2658-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2016\/08\/DSC_2658-1-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2016\/08\/DSC_2658-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2016\/08\/DSC_2658-1-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2016\/08\/DSC_2658-1-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4016px) 100vw, 4016px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">Alena Graedon, M.F.A.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Associate Professor;<br>Graduate Faculty;<br>Graduate Program Director for the M.F.A. in Creative Writing<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-40802196477   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"719\" height=\"823\" style=\"object-position: 71.65% 45.9025%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2014\/07\/Hanly-e1662736800391.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2014\/07\/Hanly-e1662736800391.jpg 719w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2014\/07\/Hanly-e1662736800391-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2014\/07\/Hanly-e1662736800391-131x150.jpg 131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">John P. Hanly, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Associate Professor;<br>Department Chair;<br>Graduate Faculty<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-40802242211   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"4016\" height=\"6016\" style=\"object-position: 51.7% 32.325%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2019\/09\/DSC_2664-e1682523338513.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">Patrick Love, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Associate Professor;<br>Associate Director of First Year Composition;<br>Graduate Faculty<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-32212256290   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"720\" height=\"729\" style=\"object-position: 48.06% 28.905%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Moscaliuc-photo-e1662739469545.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dr. Mihaela Moscaliuc, Associate Professor, English\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Moscaliuc-photo-e1662739469545.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Moscaliuc-photo-e1662739469545-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Moscaliuc-photo-e1662739469545-148x150.jpg 148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">Mihaela Moscaliuc, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Professor;<br>Graduate Program Director;<br>Graduate Faculty<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-32212256305   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"799\" height=\"733\" style=\"object-position: 52.51% 31.785%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/DSC_2718-e1662740580770.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dr. Sue P. Starke, Associate Professor, English\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/DSC_2718-e1662740580770.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/DSC_2718-e1662740580770-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/DSC_2718-e1662740580770-768x705.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/DSC_2718-e1662740580770-150x138.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">Sue Starke, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Associate Professor;<br>Graduate Faculty;<br>Interim Undergraduate Program Coordinator<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card 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