English: Creative Writing Emphasis - BA, BS

With its small class sizes and nationally recognized faculty members, the English Department helps students develop skills in analysis, production, and understanding of texts in the English language. Students learn to write, think, and communicate effectively in a technologically and culturally complex world. Students develop skills in the areas most valued by employers, including critical thinking, teamwork, and oral and written communication, which will prepare them to enter into a wide range of career options.

Because the English Department is home to faculty involved in research, our students are provided with numerous opportunities to pursue undergraduate research projects and creative projects with individual attention from professors.

Students receive a BA or BS by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages, see Undergraduate Academic Credential Requirements for requirements.

Creative Writing Emphasis: The creative writing program gives students exposure to poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction writing and then allows them to specialize in their chosen area(s). Through literature and writing courses, students develop critical and cognitive writing skills applicable in numerous professional fields

• For more information about English, Creative Writing Emphasis, please see the Department of English website.

• Admitted and current students must meet with an academic advisor.

• Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

• The highest math requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy (QL) of the student’s choice.

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.5 GPA within all English courses (other than ENGL 1010, ENGL 2010, CLEP, AP, etc.); 2.5 USU cumulative GPA (including courses taken for another USU major); 2.5 career total GPA (including transfer credits) for new transfer students