English and Creative Writing majors engage in the advanced study of literature and literary genres from fiction and poetry to film, theater, spoken word and podcasts. Our curriculum emphasizes Anglophone literatures from Britain to the Americas, as well as across the world. Select courses may also focus on global literatures in translation.
Our unique partnerships provide students with opportunities to take their literature studies beyond the classroom. Examples include:
- Tuxedo Magazine
- Alter Theater Ensemble
- The Marin Shakespeare Company
- Service-Learning opportunities
English and Creative Writing majors culminate their studies in a self-directed capstone project in close consultation with faculty mentors, as well as a professional internship.
Minor
The offers students the chance to take electives in a variety of literary traditions and genres. With approval, students may craft a personalized course of study which may include coursework in other Humanities disciplines in addition to English.
Career Paths
Our program prepares students for rigorous and creative engagement with our increasingly global and complex world. Majors and minors have gone on to become writers, media producers, teachers, lawyers, counselors, marketers, community organizers, managers, politicians, CEOs, entrepreneurs, or have entered graduate school.
Although English and Creative Writing is a single major program, students elect to concentrate in either analyzing literature or producing creative writing. This concentration is reflected through different elective emphases and the final capstone project in consultation with your advisors.
Degrees Offered
BA, Minor
Course Catalog
Office Hours
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