English: Creative Writing

Pen your future.

Many English majors have their sights on a future as a writer or teacher. But the degree opens doors to many other types of professions, too. In this program, you will gain a broad liberal arts education and build critical thinking and writing skills that are highly valued in careers in writing, publishing, communications, education, politics and law — to name a few.

As an English major, you will undergo intensive writing training and develop your professional communication skills. You will examine a variety of literary genres and form a solid understanding of how English language and literature shape and reflect cultures around the world. When specializing in creative writing, you will choose a sequence of writing courses in fiction, creative nonfiction or poetry.

This program could be a good fit if you:

  • Enjoy literature and language
  • Are a strong reader and writer
  • Have an interest in history and culture
  • Like an intellectual challenge

With this degree, you may become a/an:

  • Author
  • English teacher
  • Business or technical writer
  • Freelance travel writer
  • Publishing professional
  • Editor
  • Copy editor
  • Proofreader
  • Journalist
  • Communication specialist
  • Public relations specialist
  • Web developer
  • Politician
  • Lawyer (additional education)

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