Poetry is a writing discipline rooted in expression and rhythm. Students in programs of this type may learn to analyze the work of any number of poets as a means of better understanding the art form, as well as learning to draft poems of their own.

A master’s program is a focused degree that requires about two years of classwork, research, and possibly a thesis paper to earn. This advanced program of study allows students to further specialize their schooling in an area that interests them.