Narrative Studies, MA
Arizona State University College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
Key Information
Campus location
Phoenix, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
30 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The MA in narrative studies is a comprehensive program that explores narrative and storytelling across various cultures and historical periods.
With an emphasis on teaching and research, the program includes coursework that encourages students to pursue the transdisciplinary inquiry.
The degree program primes graduates for critical and eloquent engagement with the world beyond the university. Graduates are equally prepared to become candidates for further academic studies, to advance their careers as area educators in the language arts, and to step into one of the many professions that value creativity, critical thinking, and highly skilled communication, including teaching, writing, online publishing, and editing.
Professionals with expertise in the narrative are in high demand across many sectors and industries, including publishing, media, entertainment, marketing, and politics. Skills in crafting and interpreting narratives are valuable to businesses and institutions that communicate, entertain and educate.
Career examples include:
copywriter
creative writer
editor
freelance writer
high school teacher