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As a Webster University Creative Writing major, you'll take courses in fiction, poetry, drama and creative nonfiction, as well as selected literature courses. You'll learn to read as a writer, understanding and analyzing a range of literary strategies, such as language, voice and form. You'll also produce accomplished creative work that demonstrates a command of technique. You’ll be part of a lively literary community, with opportunities like The Green Fuse, our student literary magazine; The Mercury, our yearly publication of outstanding student work; Surfacing, our annual festival where students write, direct and produce their own one-act plays; and the new Student Reading Series. Along the way, you'll develop the critical reading, thinking and communication skills required for success in any professional role.
BA in Creative Writing, ‘22
Webster University’s BA in Creative Writing has been named one of the top creative writing programs in Missouri by creativewritingedu.org (opens in new tab). Webster’s program was praised for its exploration of fiction, poetry, drama and creative nonfiction to prepare emerging writers.
Webster University offers Practicum courses to provide our students with hands-on experience in real-world work. We also offer course credit for internships at places like St. Louis Magazine, River Styx Magazine, the Saint Louis Art Museum, Less Annoying CRM, and Spectrum Healthcare.
The 36 credit hours required for the Creative Writing major include the following:
This minor consists of 18 credit hours, selected from two sets of class options. Only the following classes may count toward a minor in creative writing.
English and Creative Writing majors are generalists whose skills qualify them for careers in almost any field. Our alums work in editing, publishing and education, but they also work in banking, tech, marketing, law, health care, management, sales, the arts and anywhere else where communication, collaboration, creativity, open-mindedness and the ability to learn new things are valued. In other words - everywhere! Our dedicated alumni network can show you the range of places our graduates work, and put you in touch with English and Creative Writing Gorloks who can help you get a start in your career. Our careers course, What Next? The English and Creative Writing Major After Graduation prepares our students by helping them build an individualized plan for their career search, and the Webster University Career Planning and Development Center offers students an abundance of resources for success in the job market.
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