Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Writing] From Loyola University

Our curriculum frames the spectrum of writing from literary to professional with the aim to help students understand the demands of each genre as a rhetorical act (a form of communication).

We believe that whatever the form and whatever the use, writing is the discovery and expression of an individual's thought--about the self and about the world. We are mindful that "thought" involves the whole person, that it is grounded in perception constructed by emotion as well as intellect. Students of writing learn to distinguish the difference between these two influences and use the strengths of each to write persuasively and powerfully.

Ultimately, the study of writing is the study of the self in the world and, more specifically, the study of how you represent yourself through writing and a study in how to engage in the world. Through the systematic study of the writer's art and craft, you will develop particular habits of mind, practices, and civic responsibilities that will serve you well no matter what field of study you pursue or what professional goals you seek.