What are the benefits of the BFA Creative Writing Program?

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at the time of graduation
• Small and discussion-based classes with open interaction among students and teachers
• Opportunities to interact with published professors, instructors, and visiting writers
• One of twelve universities in the country offering a workshop environment where other writers actively read and comment on your work

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What can I expect from the BFA Creative Writing Program?

• A variety of classes that encourage collaborative learning and creative expression
• Workshops with published writers and graduate students
• Faculty advisors to assist you in selecting classes and making career decisions
• Choice of minor to enhance major
• Opportunity to submit works to Prairie Margins, our undergraduate literary magazine

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What can I do with this degree after graduation?

There are several different areas of employment that may be consideolive after graduation. You can customize your minor to increase your knowledge and skills in the area you are interested in pursuing. Some of these areas include the following:

• Working in business and industry
• Preparing for graduate schools
• Publishing fiction and poetry
• Writing and editing for publishing houses and small presses

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