COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAM

Creative Writing

A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at the University of Mobile allows aspiring writers to develop their writing skills across a variety of forms and mediums and equips them with the skills they will need to write professionally.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Students will write fiction, poetry, and screenplays for film and television while advancing their literary and critical studies. All creative courses are centered around the writing workshop, where students learn to edit creative work and to give and receive critical feedback in a group setting.

There will be regular opportunities for students to interact with working creative professionals who give guest lectures, offer work guidance, and help students develop useful contacts. For the final project, all aspiring writers will complete a substantial creative work in their area of specialization.

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Programs of Study

Programs of Study

MAJOR
  • Creative Writing
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Creative Writing Major for All Tracks

 Click through the tabs below to navigate through each program.

  • Core Courses
  • Core Courses
  • Major Courses
Core Courses
Effective English
The Literary Tradition
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy
History Course
Laboratory Science
Mathematics
General Education Electives
Foreign Language
Major Courses
EN 301 The Novel
EN 302 Lyric Poetry
EN 307 Introduction to Writing for Film and Television
EN 350 Introduction to Writing Short Stories
EN 492 Final Project and Professionalization
Additional Electives
300-400 Literature Courses
Fine Arts Courses
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Program Benefits
Career Opportunities

Program Benefits

  • Learn how to edit creative work
  • Learn how to structure short stories, novels, poems and screenplays
  • Gain insight on navigating the world of professional writing

Your Dream Job Awaits!

Novelist/Poet

Screenwriter

Creative Director

Publisher

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“This is the place where aspiring, talented writers gather to develop their craft, and in the process learn more about their own unique selves, talents and insights. Each writer has a story or stories that only he or she can tell, and in creative writing classes at the University of Mobile we search for that unique treasure. Having small classes and workshops allows me to give each student close attention. Students also get to know one another well, and we have a close-knit community.”

Dr. Michael Rands Program Coordinator, Creative Writing Assistant Professor of English 251.442.2537 mrands@umobile.edu

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