Program Overview
Oregon State University's B.A. in Creative Writing fosters students' writing and critical thinking skills through a combination of craft training and literary studies. Led by renowned faculty, the program prepares graduates for diverse careers, including the MFA, law school, and various industries where analytical and narrative skills are valued. Students benefit from a vibrant writing community and access to prestigious literary events and publications.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The B.A. in Creative Writing at Oregon State University aims to develop students' skills as artful and imaginative writers and critical thinkers. The program combines training in the craft of writing with rigorous literary studies. Students will gain expertise in reading and analyzing literature and develop their abilities to create meaningful and transformative narratives. Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to think and write with imaginative power, pursuing careers in various fields, including the MFA, law school, and diverse job markets.
Outline:
The program begins with an introduction to the primary genres of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Students will identify areas of focus in one or two genres, pursuing courses in craft development and workshop intensives.
Teaching:
Students will study with acclaimed faculty of writers and scholars who have published over 40 books. The faculty is actively engaged in the literary community, hosting national radio shows and leading local arts initiatives. They are deeply committed to teaching and mentoring students.
Careers:
Graduates with a creative writing major are prepared for careers in various fields, including the entertainment industry, marketing and communications, business, journalism, public relations, law, community organizing, education, grant writing, and many more. The program equips students with analytical skills and the ability to create new narratives to lead change, shape the world of many different industries, and design for the future.
Other:
The program is home to a well-established Master of Fine Arts Program, a Visiting Writers Series, Literary Northwest Series, Critical Questions Lecture Series, The Stone Awards, and more. Students can also participate in a writing community through OSU's Creative Writing Society, The Poetry Club, Prism, a student-run art and literary journal, Buckteeth Magazine, Castor Magazine, The Corvallis Review, The Exchange, and 45th Parallel.
