The English: Creative Writing Bachelors Degree at Lycoming College is designed for aspiring professional writers, editors, and publishers, as well as those planning further graduate studies or seeking to explore their creative potential within a liberal arts framework. You will engage deeply with the craft of writing, learning to analyse literary works and develop your own voice through workshops and rigorous coursework. This undergraduate program is ideal for students who wish to discover their creative capabilities while pursuing a fundamental academic education grounded in the art of storytelling and expression.
You will study full-time on campus over four years, completing a minimum of ten courses within the Creative Writing major. Your learning will involve intensive workshop discussions, structured exercises, and critical readings in poetry and fiction, with opportunities to specialise in advanced forms and theory. In your final year, you will complete a capstone project, either CRWR 411 (Form and Theory: Poetry) or CRWR 412 (Form and Theory: Fiction). You will graduate with the practical writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills essential for careers in publishing, editing, or pursuing an MFA.