This program teaches students the art and craft of poetry or fiction writing. It also emphasizes literature, because no one becomes a great writer without first consuming great literature. This degree can take you many places. Our creative writing alumni now work in writing, editing, teaching, public relations, law and media jobs. They also pursue Master of Fine Arts programs or doctoral studies.

This program balances scholarship with artistic practice. Students learn to create their own works by first understanding the literary tradition. Required courses include Great Books, American Literature and British Literature, along with a general introduction to creative writing course. Students also take focused workshop courses in poetry or fiction writing after selecting one as their concentration. In each course, you?ll find engaging and widely published faculty ? and small classes that foster deep discussion and create lifelong connections.