Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (English - Creative Writing Major)
Field of Study:
$16,980/Yr
Students select workshops in creative nonfiction, drama, fiction, poetry, and screenwriting and learn strategies for crafting original expression while courses in literary study further allow them to contextualize their art.?
The State University of New York at Potsdam prepares students to act as engaged global citizens and to lead lives enriched by critical thought, creativity and discovery. As an inclusive scholarly community, rooted in our historic role in providing exemplary teacher and music education and our leadership in the fine and performing arts, we are committed to the liberal arts and sciences as an academic foundation for all students. With an abiding sense of responsibility to our region and to the world beyond, SUNY Potsdam fosters an appreciation of and respect for the variety of human experience.
Students learn strategies for crafting original expression while courses in literary study further allow them to contextualize their art. Students are expected to attend and give public readings of creative works, assist with literary publications, read extensively in her/his chosen genre(s), and complete a senior portfolio of polished pieces.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Send official transcripts, examination scores, marksheets from secondary school and other universities attended
- Official records should be submitted in both English and regional language along with evaluation by an accredited agency like WES or SpanTran
- Submit an essay highlighting your educational goals, objectives and explain why would you like to attend the program
- Submit a letter of recommendation from someone who knows your academic capabilities
- Submitting SAT/ACT score is optional
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 79 in iBT; 213 in CBT and 550 in PBT
- IELTS: minimum 6.0
- iTEP: minimum 3.5
- Duolingo: minimum 100
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver | |
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | Scholarship per student$ 500/Yr$500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Tuition Fees |
B.A English - Literature | full time | 4 years | $16980 |
B.A English - Literature and Writing | full time | 4 years | $16980 |
B.A English - Writing | full time | 4 years | $16980 |
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