Northwestern University School of Professional Studies offers a part-time MFA in Prose & Poetry designed for writers seeking advanced craft in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and professional development. The program consists of 15 courses including writing workshops, teaching creative writing, graduate-level literature, electives, and a capstone writing course. Specializations are available in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and dual-genre, with a publishing and professional development track. Courses are offered evenings/weekends in Chicago and Evanston and online/hybrid formats. The final thesis is a significant creative manuscript (140–170 pages for prose or 35–50 pages for poetry), developed under faculty supervision. The program connects students to Chicago's literary scene, prepares them for careers in writing, teaching, publishing, and editing, and provides extensive mentorship from published faculty. Admission requires a bachelor's degree, a writing sample, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation. International applicants must meet English proficiency standards.