BA in English with Concentration in Creative Writing


In the Creative Writing concentration
, you will practice writing in various literary genres, learn traditional forms of expression as well as experimental approaches and develop your own style. In a supportive workshop environment, students respond to each other’s work and develop comprehensive individual portfolios of writing by the end of each semester. You can select workshops from the following genres: poetry, fiction, playwriting, screenwriting, memoir and the personal essay. Creative writers from any of the concentrations have the opportunity to submit their work to the English Department’s literary magazine, Downtown Brooklyn.



ABOUT THE FIELD OF CREATIVE WRITING

The B.A. in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing prepares students to publish their work in all media: books, magazines and literary journals. Because the Brooklyn Campus is so close to many venues for performance and literary events, students are encouraged to experience the world of imaginative writing at first hand.

This degree prepares students for graduate work at the Master of Fine Arts level, as well as for programs in law, journalism and education. In addition, creative writing students are well prepared for a wide range of careers such as: acting broadcasting, communications, marketing, proofreading, public relations, publishing, screenwriting, teaching, Web design and writing.



ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to this program you must:
  • Have a minimum overall grade-point high school average of 75% or higher
  • Submit a high school transcript 
  • Transfer students must present an overall grade-point average of 2.0
  • Submit a completed application to the Office of Admissions (see Submitting an Application for Admission)



SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

All applicants must apply for admission to Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus. Please apply online at My LIU or use the Apply Now link in the top navigation bar. For more information on the admissions process, visit the Office of Admissions Web site or call 718-488-1011.



PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Continued enrollment in this program is contingent upon maintaining an overall grade-point average of 2.0 and a grade-point average of 2.0 in the concentration.

For more information about the program, contact the English Department’s undergraduate advisor, Wayne Berninger. For information about English-major advisement and mentoring, visit the Undergraduate Advisement page. For further information about the BA and the other programs and activities of the Department, visit The Longest Island (the English Department’s blog).



COURSE OF STUDY

TAKE THE FOLLOWING:
  • English 164 Explorations in Creative Writing (3 credits)
  • English 191 Senior Thesis in Creative Writing (3 credits)

TAKE FOUR WRITING WORKSHOPS. CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING:
  • English 104 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 credits)
  • English 165 Poetry Workshop (3 credits / CW may take twice)
  • English 166 Fiction Workshop (3 credits / CW may take twice)
  • English 167 Playwriting Workshop (3 credits / CW may take twice)
  • English 168 Creative Non-Fiction Workshop (3 credits / CW may take twice)

TAKE FOUR ADDITIONAL ENGLISH COURSES—WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
  • One must be in Writing & Rhetoric. Choose from 126, 163, 168, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175.
  • The other three must be in Literature. One of those three must be from 129, 159.
  • The only way English 168 can satisfy two different requirements is if you take it TWICE.
  • Honors students may be able to count Honors electives (if taught by English professors).

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