Master of Professional Writing at Towson University

Towson University offers the Master of Professional Writing as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Towson , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for professional writing and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Master of Professional Writing

Degree: Master of Science
https://www.towson.edu/cla/departments/english/gradwriting/

Program Director: Michael Downs
Phone: 410-704-3695
Email: [email protected]

The program provides advanced study in the theory of writing, writing techniques and style, principles/techniques of editing, and the functions of written communication within the professional/occupational setting. Courses aim to develop the communication skills of people seeking to enter or to advance in occupations requiring extensive writing and/or the analysis and reporting of data. Students choose from tracks in writing for the public and private sectors, technical writing and information design, teaching writing, journalistic writing, scientific writing and creative writing.

Accelerated Bachelor's-Master's Program

Students may also earn an M.S. in Professional Writing through the Department of English's accelerated bachelor's to master's program. This program allows students to complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees in a shorter time frame. Prospective applicants should contact the program director for details.

Please see the Undergraduate Catalog for information on the accelerated bachelor's-master's program.

Demonstrate ability to focus on a topic, deliver sound, reasonable evidence to support or develop that topic; clearly and logically organize the work and show evidence of craft.
Demonstrate flexibility in a range of writing styles as well as sentence and paragraph-level command of language.
Demonstrate line-level competence with grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Professional Writing at Towson University

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Professional Writing at Towson University

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Master of Professional Writing at Towson University

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.

Master of Professional Writing at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson