Here, you鈥檒l join a close-knit family of English language lovers. From the time you arrive on campus until you graduate, you鈥檒l be guided by the same faculty advisor. You鈥檒l enjoy small class sizes and amazing friendships with your fellow English majors. Our dedicated professors will get to know you. They will support you in your coursework, creative endeavors, internships, and post-graduate or career preparations. They will become personally invested in your success and will open doors for you.听
As a creative writing major, you鈥檒l take liberal arts courses and write across a wide range of genres like poetry, fiction, drama and creative nonfiction. In your fiction writing classes, you can听write the kind of fiction you want to write, including the ability to focus on developing your craft in science fiction, fantasy, or horror, and learn from the author of the first textbook ever published on writing fantasy fiction.
You鈥檒l also get the chance to write and to work on University publications, including, ONU鈥檚 undergraduate literary magazine and听the听, ONU鈥檚 newspaper.
Our small setting equals big opportunity. From attending听professional conferences to taking a master class with a professional writer or editor, from our study abroad and internship experiences to career-exploration courses like Words at Work and Writing for Publication, you鈥檒l discover countless opportunities to expand your horizons and build your r茅sum茅.听
Upon graduation, you鈥檒l have everything you need for success 鈥 advanced writing skills, a portfolio of work, savvy 鈥渞eal-world鈥 skills like teamwork, leadership, and confidence. You鈥檒l be ready to flex your creative muscles wherever your career takes you!
