The skills most in demand for today?s job market are those in which English majors excel ? oral and written communication, reading comprehension, active listening, analysis and critical thinking.

These fundamental strengths place graduates of Appalachian State University?s English (BA) ? Creative Writing program at the top of employers? wish lists, assuring them success and flexibility in a variety of careers ? including writing, editing, publishing, journalism, broadcasting, marketing, advertising, public relations, teaching, educational administration, law, business, library and information science, the caring professions, government and more.

With award-winning faculty including a former North Carolina Poet Laureate, Appalachian?s Department of English offers one of the finest undergraduate creative writing programs in North Carolina. Students flourish in small classes focused on workshopping their writing, and have the opportunity to engage with renowned visiting authors, including Appalachian?s Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing.