Bachelor of Arts in Writing
Bolivar, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 28,656 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total including room, board, and fees will be $40,342
Introduction
Written communication skills are a valuable asset in nearly all career paths, including those in education, public service, business, management, media, ministry, and more.
As a writing major at SBU, you will learn to write in a variety of styles, including academic, practical, technical, and creative writing, through a combination of technical writing, business writing, creative writing, literature, and linguistics courses.
Graduates from SBU's writing degree are prepared for a variety of careers, such as editors, journal and newspaper writers, and tech writers.
The SBU Advantage
- Gain experience and contacts through writing internships.
- Experience greater depth and breadth thanks to the unique degree program structure involving courses in creative writing, practical writing, technical writing, business writing, literature, and linguistics, while still allowing room for you to focus on your particular interests and talents.
- Develop your skills through participating in the annual writing contests; selected entries are published in SBU's literary journal.
- Interact with regionally and nationally recognized authors who visit campus as part of the Barnett-Padgett Literary Artist Series.
Career Opportunities
- Copywriter
- Technical Writer
- Grant Writer
- Proposal Writer
- Content Strategist
- Freelance Writer
- Science Writer
- Screenwriter
- Speech Writer
- Lawyer
- Social Media Specialist
- Communications Director
- Public Relations Specialist
- Marketing Communications Specialist
- Novelist
- Columnist
- Book, Periodical, Newspaper Editor
- Translator
- Human Resource Coordinator
Curriculum
Freshman
Fall Semester
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
- COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech 3
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
Total hours 17
Spring Semester
- UNI 1121 Critical Thinking 1
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
- FAR 10_3 Intro. to Art, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre 3
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
- MAT 1243 Algebraic Reasoning and Modeling 3
Total hours 16
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- Foreign Language 4
- SPF 2012 Spiritual Formation 2
- American Literature* (Choose one) 3
- HIS 2213/2223 U.S. History I or II 3
- PSY 1013 General Psychology (or alternative) 3
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
Total hours 17
Spring Semester
- Foreign Language 4
- ENG/WRT 4003 Technical Writing 3
- PHS 1004 Introduction to Physical Science (or alternative) 4
- ECO 2003 LIFE Economics 3
- American Literature* (Choose one) 3
Total hours 17
Junior
Fall Semester
- ENG 2313 World Literature Literature 3
- ENG 3373 Structure of the English Language 3
- Creative Writing (choose one) 3
- Cultural Study (Except ENG 2312) 2
- Elective 4
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- ENG 3353 Advanced Composition 3
- British Literature* (choose one) 3
- Creative Writing (choose one) 3
- Electives 7
Total hours 16
Senior
Fall Semester
- British Literature (choose one) 3
- Practical Writing (choose one) 3
- Writing Elective 3
- Electives 6
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
Total hours 15
*Course availability varies by semester. Please consult the course catalog for details.
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
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