Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing Emphasis
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About the Program
Welcome to Creative Writing at Weber State! You are not alone in your interest in this dynamic major. Over 100 of your peers are currently enrolled in our lively program, where opportunities abound to professionalize your writing and forge new paths through your imagination.
CollegeRank just voted Weber State University's Creative Writing Program #2 in the country!
Over a dozen of our undergrads have gone to top-tier MFA programs around the country!
Recent Faculty Publications
Our faculty have published dozens of books, held esteemed fellowships, won literary awards, and routinely performed their work on national stages.
Student Literary Opportunities
Our Majors join Metaphor, learn to edit, perform at our on-campus open mic events, rub shoulders with literary legends at our top-notch visiting writers series and the National Undergraduate Literary Conference, go on to publish books, and create their own magazines.
Metaphor Literary Journal
Metaphor is Weber State University's undergraduate literary journal, entirely run by students. Published each spring since 1982, the magazine features original poetry, fiction, literary nonfiction, interviews, and art.
Visiting Writers Series & Open Mic Events
Our majors perform at our on-campus open mic events and rub shoulders with literary legends at our top-notch visiting writers series. Presented by the Wastach Writers Center & the Department of English
There has never been a better time to be involved in creative writing at Weber State. We are glad that you are thinking of joining us!
Course Spotlight
Introduction to Creative Writing, ENGL 2250
Professor Laura Stott's Introduction to Creative Writing Class, Engl 2250, recently had an immersive experience writing poetry and stories inspired by the art installation by Gail Grinnel in the Shaw Gallery.
Program Requirements
The Emphasis in Creative Writing requires the completion of 18 units—a total of 6 courses—within the English Major. Along the way, you will develop and hone skills in the writing of original poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced workshops address your writing through instructor-led peer discussion. In addition to completing the required courses for the program, you will produce a Creative Writing Portfolio and spend invaluable time investigating professionalization and community-building opportunities.
Advisement
As an English major, you’re required to meet with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. A grade of 2.0 (C) or higher in all major courses is required, in addition to an overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or higher. A minimum of 39 credit hours is required in English courses, of which 36 must be upper-division (3000-4000 level) courses.
Minor
A minor is required. You may minor in linguistics, literary editing, screenwriting, or professional and technical writing, or choose a minor in another academic department.
Language Requirement
You must take either 12 credit hours of a foreign language or 6 hours of a foreign language and 6 hours of language arts. Any 3000 or 4000 level English class may be used as a language arts course, but one course (3 credits) with a primary emphasis on language or writing is strongly recommended. Courses chosen for the BA language requirement cannot also be counted toward the English major
Degree Completion
You must complete:
- WSU general education, diversity, Bachelor of Arts, major and minor requirements
- A minimum of 120 credit hours
- A maximum of 30 hours of residency at WSU
- A minimum of 40 upper-division credit hours
- Graduation requirements within 6 years for baccalaureate degrees
To fulfill the Breadth Creative Arts (CA) requirement, you must take ENGL 2250 (Intro to Creative Writing). This course is required before taking upper-division creative writing coursework.
To be cleared for graduation with the creative writing emphasis program endorsement, you must also complete all the requirements for the portfolio.
Weber State Catalog: Course and degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing Emphasis
Meet Our Co-Directors
Ryan Ridge, Associate Professor of English
Email: ryanridge@weber.edu
Abraham Smith, Associate Professor of English
Email: abrahamsmith@weber.edu
Want to Know More?
We invite you to set up an appointment today with the English Department advisor, John Schwiebert: https://jschwiebert.youcanbook.me