Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Professional Writing - Creative Writing and Literature Specialization] From Champlain College

A Focused Area of Study For Professional Writing Majors

It takes more than just strong writing skills to make a living as a writer. The Creative Writing/Literature specialization will allow you to expand your reading and writing skills across multiple genres while acquiring knowledge of the publishing process and how to make a living as a working writer.

• Improve your writing abilities across multiple genres while focusing on your specific preference of poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction.
• Broaden your scope and range with skills focused in different genres.
• Get a taste of how the publishing industry works and how published work evolves from initial drafts.
• Pursue your artistic vision and develop your unique voice.
• Create a portfolio and submit your writing for publication.

Champlain College offers a variety of electives that exposes you to all forms of writing. By the time you graduate, you will have a distinct set of skills that an education in traditional writing programs doesn't provide.

By graduation, students in the Professional Writing major should be able to: