Bachelor of Arts in English - Creative Writing

Students of SU English engage with important questions about the human condition, especially where issues of race, gender, ethnicity, identity, and class are concerned. Moreover, the faculty of English all champion values of diversity, empathy, and integrity as we educate our students with a view to their lifelong journey as people who understand the value of human expression. SU English emphasizes innovative thinking, which prepares students not only for the workplace of today, but the workplace of tomorrow, graduate school, and life-long-learning. Following Salisbury University’s mission and values, SU English strives to empower students with intellectual curiosity, critical and analytical thinking, exceptionally-crafted writing and rhetorical skills, and appreciation of linguistic diversity. The Creative Writing track of the English department is proud to offer: A workshop-based curriculum, where students get to write and share creative work with each other. An opportunity to grow with a cohort of peer authors who know each others' work intimately. A chance to respond thoughtfully and critically to each others' creative work. The opportunity to study a diverse range of contemporary fiction, non-fiction, and poetry by writers who represent a wide range of formal styles, genres, and world views. A chance to engage in the contemporary critical conversations in all the major genres. Writers on the Shore reading events with visiting contemporary authors. Editorial and publishing experience through work on Scarab, the Salisbury University literary journal. Hands-on critical evaluation by well-published faculty with a range of editorial and publishing experience. Small class sizes. Our courses cap at 15 students, which allows the faculty to work one-on-one with all creative writing students. A creative community that extends beyond the borders of the classroom. A faculty committed to helping students explore regional, national and international opportunities.