CREATIVE WRITING
Bachelor of Arts
Learn how to write creatively from outstanding novelists, poets, playwrights and essayists in a vibrant community of your peers.
professional outcomes
Our undergraduate degree in English serves as an excellent foundation for a professional degree in many fields.
Creative writing alumni have gone on to publish and perform their work locally and nationally, start their own presses, pursue graduate study, work as teachers, arts administrators, communications professionals, and more
Workplaces in the arts, literature and publishing often:
▶ Value both independent work and collaboration
▶ Require strong writing, reading, editing and communication skills
▶ Are mission-driven, promoting arts and culture and serving communities
▶ Include teaching and educational work
▶ Include opportunities to create media, post to social media and participate in important cultural conversations
Combine your passion for writing and imagination with practical skills and in-depth experience
You may enjoy this major if you:
▶ Like to write creatively and value imagination
▶ Enjoy poetry, fiction, essays, plays and/or storytelling
▶ Are interested in publishing, media and culture
▶ Enjoy pursuing your own ideas and designing your own projects
▶ Are interested in the arts, community and communication
program highlights
The Department of English at Cleveland State University is committed to engaged learning inside and out of the classroom.
As a Creative Writing student you will:
▶ Receive extensive feedback on your work in small, student-centered classes
▶ Study four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, playwriting
▶ Take courses in literary editing and publishing
▶ Attend programs at the CSU Poetry Center, a nationally known literary press
▶ Interact with community organizations like Literary Cleveland, Lake Erie Ink and more
▶ The Cauldron (newspaper) opportunities
The Creative Writing track at CSU offers intensive workshops and hands-on experience to help students realize their goals as writers, editors, media professionals and more.
Student organizations and publications at CSU include:
▶ The Vindicator (monthly, multicultural arts magazine)
Additionally, the CSU Poetry Center and the NEOMFA Program regularly bring award-winning poets and writers to campus to help students learn more about writing, publishing and opportunities in the field today.
CSU students have also completed internships with local arts, history and journalistic organizations.
Learn more about Creative Writing at CSU.
Apply to CSU today.