Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing
Writing, Literature & Publishing (BFA)
The BFA program in Writing, Literature and Publishing will provide you with knowledge of literary history and forms from diverse theoretical and cultural perspectives, as well as skills to read, think, and write critically. You will acquire skills in information literacy with the goal of creating a body of original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or drama.
Program Requirements
The BFA degree in WLP requires 56 credits.
| LI 120 | Introduction to Literary Studies |
Two courses from the following:
| LI 201 | Literary Foundations |
| LI 202 | American Literature |
| LI 203 | British Literature |
Two courses from the following (not in the same genre):
| PB 207 | Introduction to Magazine Writing |
| WR 211–216 | Introduction to Creative Writing |
Two courses from the following (one will be in the genre of the concentration):
| PB 307 | Intermediate Magazine Writing |
|
WR 311– WR 316 |
Intermediate Creative Writing |
One course from the following (in the genre of the concentration):
| PB 401 | Advanced Seminar Workshop in Column Writing |
|
WR 405– WR 440 |
Advanced Writing |
One course from the following (in the genre of the concentration):
| LI 303 | The Art of Nonfiction |
| LI 307 | The Art of Poetry |
| LI 308 | The Art of Fiction |
Other requirements:
- Two courses from any of the 300-level Literature courses
- One course from any of the 400-level Literature courses
- One course in Literature, Publishing, or Writing at the 200 level or above
- WR 490 Senior Creative Thesis
Please visit the courses page for a complete listing of all undergraduate courses.
