Dr. Jane Mccafferty

Professor

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Biography

Jane McCafferty is a Professor in the Department of English at Carnegie Mellon University. Her expertise lies in Fiction Writing, Creative Nonfiction, and Literary Journalism. Throughout her career, she has taught a variety of courses focusing on diverse authors and genres, encouraging students to engage deeply with stories and understand the power of language. McCafferty is the author of four books, including the award-winning novel 'Heart,' which explores themes of sisterhood and class divides. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the Drue Heinz Prize and the Great Lakes New Writers Award. She has also contributed essays and stories to various publications and has completed a novel centered on the complexities of mental illness and familial relationships. McCafferty has extensive experience conducting community writing workshops and is dedicated to helping others find their voice through writing, particularly focusing on underrepresented perspectives.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.