The English/Creative Writing (B.A.) at Colorado State University is an undergraduate degree designed for aspiring communicators and storytellers eager to explore the profound impact of language. You will delve into foundational college composition, diverse poetic forms, and the rich traditions of British and American literature, while simultaneously cultivating your own unique writing voice. This program is ideal for students who wish to understand the historical, theoretical, and rhetorical underpinnings of effective communication and develop sophisticated skills in critical analysis and persuasive expression across various academic and creative contexts.
You will study this Bachelor of Arts degree full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that balances literary scholarship with practical application. Your learning journey will encompass units on public speaking, principles of digital rhetoric and design, and literary criticism, alongside opportunities to select electives that deepen your expertise in areas such as writing the environment or composition theory. Through rigorous study and dedicated practice, you will graduate with a versatile skill set, prepared for careers in publishing, editing, content creation, education, or further advanced studies in English and creative writing.