BA in Writing and Literature, College of Creative Studies

Writing & Literature students have a genuine passion for reading and writing. As a student in the program, you’ll complete rigorous coursework in Creative Writing, Literary Study, and Writing Studies, with considerable freedom to design your own course of study. By integrating the three areas of exploration, you’ll receive a well-rounded education in writing. You’ll work closely under the guidance of a faculty mentor to create a publishable body of creative and scholarly work for your senior portfolio. Work in creative writing will help you develop your voice and gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s publishing environment. The close reading and criticism skills gained through literary study will help you better understand and analyze literature. Experience in writing studies invites you to consider the composition, circulation, and purpose of writing in professional, academic, civic, and digital contexts. This interdisciplinary approach to writing will prepare you for a fulfilling writing life as well as a variety of careers, including professional writing, publishing, marketing, or graduate-level study.