Why study with us?
Creativity used to be a term reserved for alternative professions and hobbies. Today, it is being embraced in offices around the world. – Forbes
Our multi-disciplinary focus on creativity, storytelling, empathy, and poetics develops the professional skills valued in today’s workplace. Students can prepare for jobs in the private sector, hone their writing skills for publication, or develop a portfolio for applying to an MFA program.
BA in Creative Writing
A traditional creative writing degree of 120 credits with background in literature and literary studies. See the Degree Requirements for BA in Creative Writing.
BFA in Creative Writing
An intensive program of 120 credits that prepares students to be professional writers. There are currently 35 BFA degrees in creative writing in the U.S. See the Degree Requirements for BFA in Creative Writing.
Creative Writing Minor
A program of 24 credits including fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. See the Degree Requirements in Creative Writing Minor.
For the current Catalog, please visit the Boise State Undergraduate Catalog. Creative Writing is listed in the Theatre, Film and Creative Writing portion of the catalog.