Bachelor of Arts in Writing
Erie, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
Author Your Future Career with a Writing Degree from Gannon University
Writing is a versatile skill set that can lead you to careers in any field. Gannon’s writing program will teach you to analyze and articulate complex ideas, engage with literary works, and develop content for print and digital platforms as you connect with a community of like-minded writers and future authors, editors, and publishers. Begin your career narrative in Gannon’s writing program to earn a career in copy editing, publishing, journalism, professional and technical writing, public relations, marketing, teaching, law, and more.
- Tailor your academic experience to your professional interests and aspirations.
- Pursue a second major option to gain knowledge of a particular discipline to complement your writing abilities.
- Learn from faculty who bring strong academic backgrounds in writing as well as rich professional and industry experience.
Admissions
Curriculum
Inspire Your Academic Success
Gain real-world knowledge through key writing courses including:
- Creative Writing: Practice the techniques and principles of writing poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction.
- Writing in Digital Environments: Develop writing and design skills for web-based environments such as social media.
- Writing for Social Change: Analyze and compose texts that advance causes for social change and justice.
Program Outcome
Learn to Lead the Way in Writing
- Demonstrate effective writing and speaking skills.
- Analyze and critically interpret writing for a multicultural audience.
- Connect writing with technology, oral communication, and a multicultural understanding through program curriculum and projects.
- Hone your creativity to become a best-selling author, editor, or publisher.
Career Opportunities
Achieve Your Possibilities
Students will gain a high-quality education that enables success in the rigors of graduate school or a future profession. Through an array of program opportunities, you can:
- Secure valuable internship placements with local Fortune 500 companies or other major organizations across the country.
- Gain essential training in writing for digital platforms, social media, news media, and more to enhance your career marketability.
- Enter into a writing-related career field that is expected to grow at a rate of 11% per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.