Written communication skills are a valuable asset in nearly all career paths, including those in education, public service, business, management, media, ministry, and more.
As a writing major at SBU, you will learn to write in a variety of styles, including academic, practical, technical, and creative writing, through a combination of technical writing, business writing, creative writing, literature, and linguistics courses.
Graduates from SBU's writing degree are prepared for a variety of careers, such as editors, journal and newspaper writers, and tech writers.
The SBU Advantage
- Gain experience and contacts through writing internships.
- Experience greater depth and breadth thanks to the unique degree program structure involving courses in creative writing, practical writing, technical writing, business writing, literature, and linguistics, while still allowing room for you to focus on your particular interests and talents.
- Develop your skills through participating in the annual writing contests; selected entries are published in SBU's literary journal.
- Interact with regionally and nationally recognized authors who visit campus as part of the Barnett-Padgett Literary Artist Series.