Bachelor's Degree in English - Creative Writing

The Creative Writing Emphasis of the B.A. English Program provides students with not only a variety of classes and workshops on creative writing of various generes, but also a solid basis in literature and English language and linguistics classes. The exposure to various periods and types of literature provides students with a variety of examples and knowledge to build upon in their own writing. Language and linguistics classes help students understandthe tools with which they create. The Creative Writing Portfolio will arm students with a sample of their work which they can use when contacting publishers or applying to M.F.A programs. In addition to M.F.A. programs, this degree can also prepare students for graduate work in other fields, such as publishing, editing, and writing. Regardless of career path chosen, through reading works of literature students will be able to better understand how literature both reflects and comments on society and humanity, enabling them to better understand their world. The reading and writing required in this major will also prepare students to be close and critical readers of their world, as well as effective communicators.