Liberal Arts

Is an MFA the same as an MA? Is one program better than the other? Can you earn them online? What are potential career paths for degree holders? These are some of the questions you may be asking yourself as you decide between an MA or an MFA in creative writing. Here's what you need to know.

Nelly Bernal '25 traveled from the Westchester, New York area to her Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Commencement with her loved ones for two reasons: to celebrate with her family after a tragedy and to show the little ones in her family that it could be done.

Graphic design has always been judged by how effective it is — not whether it looks good or wins awards, but whether it connects, communicates and moves an audience to act. Artificial intelligence (AI) hasn’t changed that standard. It's made that standard more visible.

A liberal arts degree is broad-based and encompasses many academic areas, each of which offers a foundation in writing, communication and the humanities. This type of degree can prepare you for any number of careers where thinking critically, synthesizing and interpreting information are key.