Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing

The Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing program (MATPW) offers a comprehensive 30 credit-hour online curriculum tailored to enhance students' abilities in public, professional, and technical writing.

With an emphasis on delivering information through diverse media formats, the program prepares graduates for a wide range of professions, including creative director, social media manager, web content editor, market research analyst, digital copywriter, corporate blogger, government information officer, and more.

Upon completion of the Master’s program, students may also earn the Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Digital Communication. To learn more about the MATPW program, please visit the School of Arts & Letters' page.

Required Documents

1. Application
2. Official College Transcripts* from all institutions attended. Foreign transcripts must be submitted to an international credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation to include GPA. Transcripts must be sent by the institution directly to MGA. We do not accept transcripts sent by applicants.
3. Professional Résumé
4. A Statement of Goals
5. Documentation of Lawful Presence, for Residents of Georgia
6. English Proficiency, for International Students

  *If you have a college transcript from MGA, you do not have to pay for or send your transcript to Admissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university
• 2.75 undergraduate GPA
• English proficiency, for international students only

Deadlines & Contacts

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Admissions Contact

Graduate Admissions
478.929.6865

Jacqueline Duca
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
jacqueline.duca@mga.edu

Program Coordinator

Dr. Monica Miller
Associate Professor
monica.miller@mga.edu

Dr. Donna Balding
Dean of the Graduate School
donna.balding@mga.edu 

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges