Creative Writing minors apply their training in positions that call for writing and editing. This includes options in digital/tech fields.
Students who earn the Certificate in Publishing are equipped to move into careers in the publishing industry.
Creative Writing students are qualified to move into fields of professional communication, including those with government agencies and marketing firms.
Participate in a rigorous apprenticeship in the art and craft of creating literature
Develop critical faculties, understanding of literary forms, and aesthetic judgment
Build a strong foundation in the historical literary tradition and a grounding practice of the art of writing
Construct a thoughtful interdisciplinary foundation for understanding the relationship of creative writing to other arts and scholarly areas
“ I admire the energy, artistic nuance, and emotion with which a writer can carry a story. This is what I love about reading what other writers have created: discovering the heart of a story. ”
Provides an exceptional academic experience grounded in critical inquiry, creativity, and application through three robust curriculum tracks in literary studies, professional writing, and teacher licensure.
Teach, research, and write about the history of just about everywhere.
For students interested in pursuing a career in book or journal publishing, or graduate school in a related field, the certificate enhances professional credentials.
Our MFA program - an intensive, three-year studio-academic experience in the writing of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction - joins students who share a common passion and faculty members who provide critical support of their work.
