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Creative Writing, B.F.A.

Program Code: CWRIT_BFA

At which campus can I study this program?

Begin Campus

Any Penn State Campus

Program Description

The major allows students to develop their writing skills through craft classes, literature classes, and writing workshops, in preparation for a variety of post-graduation options, from continuing on to M.F.A. degree programs to working in the professional fields of publishing, editing and education. The program recognizes students must understand the relationship between tradition and individual talent, and provides a required sequence of literature courses designed to give students an overview of the historical literary traditions, especially modern and contemporary prose and poetry. It also provides options for sequences of writing workshops, requires a course in creative writing theory, and requires a course that fosters professional development and features live reading by visiting authors. The program culminates in a capstone experience, the senior thesis, a collection of poetry or prose of publishable quality that includes a critical preface demonstrating the students' ability to analyze and contextually their own writing.

What is Creative Writing?

Creative writing is a liberal arts discipline concerned with the practice of literary art, the life of the imagination, and the capacities of language. Creative writing students analyze masterworks of fiction, poetry, and literary nonfiction from different periods and cultures; compose their own original works; develop editing and communication skills; and explore the world of contemporary publishing.

You Might Like This Program If...

• Your nose is always in a book.
• When you’re not reading, you’re writing.
• You enjoy the editing and revision process.
• You can see yourself working on the editorial staff of Lake Effect, Penn State Behrend’s international literary journal.

Entrance to Major

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, a student must:

• attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and
• have at least third-semester classification .

READ SENATE POLICY 37-30: ENTRANCE TO AND CHANGES IN MAJOR PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Degree Requirements

For the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing, a minimum of 121 credits is required:

Per Senate Policy 83.80.5, the college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of coursework in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned.

Requirements for the Major

A student enrolled in this major must earn at least a grade of C in each 300- and 400-level course.

To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn a grade of C or better in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy 82-44 .

Students planning to major in creative writing should enroll in this course every semester (typically 8 semesters). A student is required to take this course a minimum of four times. 

In addition to the requirements above, for enrichment, students in the B.F.A. degree program have the opportunity of taking ENGL 209 , Literary Magazine Practicum, and serving as genre editors or assistant editors on the staff of Lake Effect , the national literary journal published by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. This is a 1-credit course in which students may enroll for up to 8 credits over their time in the degree program.

General Education

Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureate students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.

Foundations (grade of C or better is required and Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)

• Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
• Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits

Breadth in the Knowledge Domains (Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)

• Arts (GA): 3 credits
• Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
• Humanities (GH): 3 credits
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits
• Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits

Integrative Studies

• Inter-Domain Courses (Inter-Domain): 6 credits

Exploration

• GN, may be completed with Inter-Domain courses: 3 credits
• GA, GH, GN, GS, Inter-Domain courses. This may include 3 credits of World Language course work beyond the 12th credit level or the requirements for the student’s degree program, whichever is higher : 6 credits

University Degree Requirements

First year engagement.

All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.

Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.

First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.

Cultures Requirement

6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements

• United States Cultures: 3 credits
• International Cultures: 3 credits

Writing Across the Curriculum

3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.

Total Minimum Credits

A minimum of 120 degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureate degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 credits. Students should consult with their college or department adviser for information on specific credit requirements.

Quality of Work

Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed within their degree program.

Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition

The college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Credit used toward degree programs may need to be earned from a particular source or within time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80 ). For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for your intended program.

Program Learning Objectives

• Application of Knowledge: Apply knowledge of critical, theoretical, and technical traditions to the production of original literary works.
• Articulation of Knowledge: Articulate the relationship between their own original literary works and the traditions of literature.
• Foundational Reading: Demonstrate familiarity with representative literary texts from a significant number of historical, geographical, and cultural contexts, with particular focus on Modern and contemporary literature.
• Presentation: Effectively present their own literary work in public forums
• Professional Knowledge: Demonstrate familiarity with the contemporary literary publishing milieu.

Academic Advising

The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.

Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.

READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY

Tom Noyes, Ph.D. Professor of English and Creative Writing 141 Kochel Erie, PA 16563 814-898-6209 [email protected]

Suggested Academic Plan

The suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) that are in effect during the 2024-25 academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition.

 Creative Writing, B.F.A. at Erie Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Additional Notes

Academic Advising Notes: The course series listed about is only one of many possible ways to move through this curriculum.  Please be sure to consult with an adviser about your intended plan.

Career Paths

As a Creative Writing major, you’ll enhance your knowledge and sharpen your skills through a variety of literature courses and writing workshops. Additionally, you’ll interact with established writers who visit campus as part of the Smith Creative Writers Reading Series, and you’ll have the opportunity to help edit Lake Effect , an international literary journal. Penn State Behrend has a comprehensive support system to help you identify and achieve your goals for college and beyond. Meet with your academic adviser often and take advantage of the services offered by the Academic and Career Planning Center beginning in your first semester.

A B.F.A. in Creative Writing can lead to a variety of careers. Graduates of Penn State Behrend’s program publish their writing widely. They also work as technical writers, communications coordinators, copy editors, editors of presses, marketing directors, project managers, media associates, university professors, teachers, lawyers, librarians, and freelance writers and editors.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS FOR GRADUATES OF THE CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM

Opportunities for Graduate Studies

Recent Behrend B.F.A. graduates have earned advanced degrees at the University of Utah, Bowling Green State University, Ohio State University, Indiana University, the University of Minnesota, Wichita State University, George Mason University, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the University of Southern California, Northeastern University, the University of North Dakota, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Northern Michigan University, Duquesne University, and Syracuse University.

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Professional Resources

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SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 170 Irvin Kochel Center 4951 College Drive Erie, PA 16563 814-898-6108 [email protected]

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BA/MA Graduate Program in Creative Writing

Since 2013, the English Department has offered an integrated undergraduate/graduate degree in English with a creative writing concentration. Designed for highly motivated students to hone their skills in poetry or prose (fiction and creative nonfiction), this full-residency program is open to all Penn State students. Both degrees are completed in two years on the University Park campus: the student’s fourth year and the additional MA year.

All students complete 30 credits of course work at the 400 and 500 level in creative writing or literary study (up to 12 credits can be counted from the BA degree). During the fifth year, under the supervision of a creative writing faculty member, students take graduate-level workshops and complete a substantial creative project, due at the end of the MA year.

The fifth year is especially useful for writers who are polishing portfolios for eventual application to outside MFA programs, or for those who wish to gain experience in an internship or to learn how to teach writing.

Admission Requirements

The integrated BA/MA program is limited, and admission is highly selective. (Students may apply in more than one genre, provided they submit a full writing sample in each.)

Successful applicants:

• Must be enrolled in the English BA program.
• Must have completed 60 credits (typically 5 semesters).
• Should have a recommended overall GPA of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) in undergraduate coursework and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all coursework completed for the English major. (Provisional admits are made on rare occasion, but the student must meet the minimum GPA within one semester.)
• Must submit a statement of purpose, a writing sample (10 pages of poetry and no more than 25 pages of prose), an academic transcript, and a resume in the on-line application form.
• Must be recommended by two faculty members familiar with the student’s writing and course work.

Tuition and Charges

Undergraduate tuition rates apply in the fourth year. Fifth-year students receive teaching assistantships that provide pedagogical training and college teaching experience in exchange for tuition remission, a stipend, and health insurance.

Application Deadline:   The application deadline for the BA/MA Program is March 15.

Resources and Opportunities

In addition to teaching composition, students in the MA year may compete for special writing awards and apply for additional funding for travel and study abroad. BA/MA students have completed internships in the Digital English Studio, scholarly publications produced by the University Libraries, and other sites on campus and off.   

BA/MA students attend special meetings with distinguished writers who visit campus through the Mary Rolling Reading Series and The Emily Dickinson Lectureship in American Poetry (sponsored by George Kelly ’59 and Barbara Martino Kelly (’59). They have the additional opportunity of working privately with the Fisher Family Writer-in-Residence sponsored by Steven L. Fisher (’70) and family.

More than anything else, BA/MA students repeatedly praise the small size of the program, individualized attention, and most of all the sense of community that emerges as students work hard together in a supportive

Core Creative Writing Faculty

Our faculty writers have earned some of the most prestigious writing awards and honors, and they actively publish with both literary and popular journals and presses.

Current graduate faculty include prose writers Elizabeth Kadetsky, Samuel Kọ́láwọlé, and Toby Thompson, and poets Julia Spicher Kasdorf and Shara McCallum.

Meet our Core Creative Writing Faculty:

BA/MA Futures

BA/MA graduates have gone on to study in fully funded MFA or PhD programs. Other students opt to work as editors, business writers, journalists, social media and content creators, and teachers.

Notable Graduates

Writers who studied at Penn State include Diane Ackerman, Agha Shahid Ali, Sarah Blake, Kayleb Rae Candrilli, Jillian Cantor, Geffrey Davis, Katie Fallon, Cary Holladay, Ruth Ellen Kocher, Rachel Mennies, Cathleen Miller, Chinelo Okparanta, Carter Sickles, Rebecca Rasmussen, Sheila Squillante, Lyrae Van Clief Stefanon, Sunil Yapa, and William Kelley Woolfitt.

Julia Spicher Kasdorf

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The Creative Writing Club

Welcome to the penn state creative writing club.

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The Creative Writing Club is a community of young writers interested in telling stories. Our mediums include novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, music pieces, and more! Our General Body Meetings (GBMs) are scheduled on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The room is 312 in the Boucke Building. The Creative Writing Club hosts a variety of other events, writing workshops, and socials throughout the semester, so even if the GBM time slot does not fit into your schedule, there is still ample opportunity to get involved with the club.

The Creative Writing Club does not require dues and does not have strict membership requirements. Anyone, regardless of writing experience, is invited to join at any time during the semester.

If you’re interested in joining the Creative Writing Club or simply looking for more information, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] .

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Student Affairs Communications and Marketing is always looking for student interns in areas, such as marketing, public relations, journalism, photography, social media, digital analytics, videography, and graphic design. 

Student Affairs is a large unit of Penn State that houses about 30 departments. Students can work on projects for a wide variety of departments, including University Health Services, Campus Recreation, Career Services, Student Activities, Diversity Offices, and more.

Students work closely with professional staff and can gain experience in many areas depending on their interests. We offer for credit and paid opportunities. During the semester, students typically work about 10-12 hours and we work around a student's class schedule. Students often stay for multiple semesters or even years and are able to build experience for future employement. 

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Students who work with our office get hands-on experience and feedback from professionals in the field. Some key benefits of working in our office include: 

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Please email Jenna Kyger Lewis at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more or applying for current openings. We will reach out with more information about current opportunities. 

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130 Years of Writing in (and about) Penn State

For more about the history of these and other Penn State writers, stop by Burrowes Building’s fourth floor display case, which has a new design and new material, just in time to inspire Penn State students writers for the new semester. In addition to learning about Heller and Pattee, you’ll see information about and books by Theodore Roethke, Joseph L. Grucci, John Barth, Diane Ackerman, Agah Shahid Ali, and Robin Becker.

The project was created as collaboration between Director of Creative Writing Julia Spicher Kasdorf and Sophia Alexander, a design major with a creative writing minor. Sophia is in her last semester here at Penn State and she will use this project in her design portfolio as she searches for jobs this semester. Professor Kasdorf notes: “My hope in putting this together is that students will see themselves as part of this long and rich tradition of people writing works of literature in this place.”

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