从事创意写作课程的学生具有成为全球公民的独特条件，他们致力于通过他们讲的故事，使用的语言以及在文学研究中探索的永恒问题来增进理解和同情。学生将提高他们在批判性思维，沟通，分析和创造力方面的技能。无论您是想成为一名专业作家，还是只是对创意写作充满热情并希望发展自己的才华，CMU的创意写作计划都能满足您的需求。
Students in the creative writing program are uniquely positioned to become global citizens who are dedicated to fostering understanding and compassion through the stories they tell, the language they use and through the timeless questions they will explore in literary studies. Students will improve their skills in critical thinking, communication, analysis, and creativity. Whether you are interested in becoming a professional writer or simply have a passion for creative writing and wish to develop your talent, CMU's creative writing program has something for you.<br><br>The English Department offers a number of graduate assistantships to qualified students who wish to gain teaching experience. Graduate assistants either teach two sections of ENG 101: Freshman Composition (6 semester hours), assist in the Writing Center or teach in the TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) program. All graduate assistants receive a tuition waiver and a stipend.<br><br>Students also have the opportunity to serve as editors for our graduate literary journal, Temenos, which receives submissions from all over the country.