Program Details

Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing

Bachelor of Arts

Sweet Briar College

The English and creative writing program employs a studio curriculum with an emphasis on project-based learning. Special topics classes across genres - and in new and evolving genres - ask students to engage in directed readings and sustained individual creative projects. We train students to engage with texts in the way that working writers do, dissolving the boundary between critical engagement and creative response and helping students discover that they grow as writers, as readers, and as human beings through explorations of both canonical and contemporary works of literature and through creative practice.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Students interested in the English and Creative Writing major should possess a passion for both reading literature and writing creatively.
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes This major requires 36.0 hours of coursework. Required Courses: Literary Studio. Additional Required Electives: Three 200-level English and Creative Writing Courses; Three 300-level English and Creative Writing courses; and Four, three-credit courses selected from Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts OR Four three-credit courses related to student's writing-related interests (selected with advisor guidance).
Considerations When Selecting Courses	During the first year, students should complete ENCW 101: Introduction to Literary Studio, a course that offers instruction in both reading and writing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Sweet Briar College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	The ability to communicate effectively and imaginatively can be a valuable assets in any academic field and subsequent employment. English and Creative Writing majors often also major in Psychology, Business, and other artistic disciplines, and many complete the process for certification as teachers.
Program Successes & Highlights	The English and Creative Writing program employs a studio curriculum with an emphasis on project-based learning. Special topics classes across the genres- and in new and evolving genres- ask students to engage in directed readings and sustained individual creative projects. The backbone of our writing and literature program trains students to engage with texts in the way that working writers do, dissolving the boundary between critical engagement and creative response and helping students discover that they grow as writers, as readers, and as human beings through explorations of both canonical and contemporary works of literature and through creative practice. Our graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in writing, publishing, journalism, law, education, and many other fields.

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Exemption from the general education requirement, our Leadership Core. Completion of an associates degree (AA,AS, or AA&S) replaces Sweet Briar's required leadership core curriculum, the college's version of traditional general education requirements. Eligible students may move directly into coursework that fulfills the requirements of their major of choice.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Completion of an associates degree (AA,AS, or AA&S) replaces Sweet Briar's required leadership core curriculum, the college's version of traditional general education requirements. Eligible students may move directly into coursework that fulfills the requirements of their major of choice.
Credit for Prior Learning	We accept AP and IB results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Sweet Briar College

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Number of Transfer Students

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

65%

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Sweet Briar has a total enrollment of about 460 students, of which approximately 80 are transfer students. Our average class size is about 12 and the vast majority of our students live on campus.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance. However, students can petition to move back a year to be in the same catalog year as their classmates.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Same as other transfer students.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Creative Writing, BFA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Professional Writing Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	English Literature and Creative Writing (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	English (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
27-3041.00	Editors	Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-1123.00	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-3043.05	Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-3043.00	Writers and Authors	Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Sweet Briar College These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$11,865	Per Semester	$94,920	$0	$94,920	Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 19 credit hours. $990 per credit hour for part-time students or for credits taken over 19
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Technology Fee	$380	Per Semester	$3,040	0	$3,040
Student Life Fee	$600	Per Semester	$4,800	0	$4,800	Reduced to 100 for non-residential students

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

New Student Reservation Fee
- $250 non-refundable fee credited on the first-term fees.
Course Supply Fee
- $100 - Only for applicable courses (such as science labs and arts)
Additional Fees
- Additional fees may include Health Fee ($400), Parking Fee ($170), Post Office box ($72), Graduation ($150) and riding fees (vary) per year.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.