Creative Writing Major
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing
In this program, you will develop the artistic and technical aspects of creative writing in poetry, prose, drama, and/or digital writing. You will study representative authors and take part in collaborative writing workshops to help you hone your writing skills and your craft. To earn a BA with a major in Creative Writing, you must complete 33 hours of courses in Creative Writing, English, and Writing (exclusive of ENGL 10803, 10833, 20803 and 20833).
Sample Courses
- Intro to Creative Writing
- Reading as a Writer
- Drama Writing Workshop I and II
- Creative Nonfiction Workshop I and II
- Fiction Writing Workshop I and II
- Poetry Writing Workshop I and II
Top Creative Writing Careers
- Playwright
- Writer or Editor
- Screenplay Writer
- Memoirist
- Digital Content Creator
- Publisher
Minor in Creative Writing
A minor in Creative Writing is a great way to experience the phenomenal writing courses we offer and build lifelong writing skills. This minor requires 18 credit hours of courses.
Winfridah Machogu, English major, Creative Writing minor
Class of 2027
"I chose my major and minor because I have loved reading, writing, and films since I was a child. I hope to become an author in many genres with strong representation. My major and minor are valuable to society because storytelling is all around us. The movies we watch and the books we read make us who we are and provide a great form of entertainment. I believe that storytelling is very important and powerful through books and movies. Everyone has a story to tell; it's just a matter of how you express it. "