Creative Writing - Poetry Degree Online

Is a degree in writing poetry right for you?

The online Creative Writing- Poetry degree program from Southern New Hampshire University fosters aspiring poets with inspiration, engaged passion and creative collaboration.  Our specialized program is designed to hone your craft and unleash your imagination, helping your create imagery as verse.

While an online BA in Creative Writing with a specialization in Poetry is valuable in and of itself, it can also  prepare you for many professional paths.  You can explore careers in creative writing, advertising, journalism, publishing, copywriting, poetry, as well as graduate school and an MFA in Creative Writing.

Why a degree in Creative Writing - Poetry online degree at SNHU?

As a private, nonprofit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you learn the necessary skills you need to succeed.  Whether you enroll in Poetry or any of our other concentrations, you will benefit from an SNHU education:

• Highly credentialed and accomplished instructors, including critically acclaimed writers who understand the industry.
• A quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available. 
• Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
• A traditional university, with over 80 years of success in New England. 
• At SNHU, you can enroll in our three–two MFA degree program to earn your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a shorter amount of time.
• Continue your Creative Writing pursuits with a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing fully online.
• Publishing opportunities.
• Students in our online degree programs have 24/7 access to class - attend when it is most convenient for you.
• A U.S. News & World Report Tier 1 university and a proud recipient of GetEducated.com’s Best Buy Award.

Program Focus

As a student in the Creative Writing - Poetry online program at SNHU, creative writing courses begin your freshman year, unlike many other writing programs. The program is designed with three creative writing online workshops that specialize in writing poetry.

You will also have the opportunity to join the university’s Creative Writing Club and the New Hampshire Writers’ Project, the only statewide literary organization for writers of all levels and genres, which is housed on the university’s main Manchester campus.

Creative Writing Employment Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-2013 "Employment of authors, writers, and editors is expected to grow 6 percent, about as fast as the average for all occupations, from 2010 to 2020. Employment in salaried writing and editing positions is expected to increase slightly as jobs become more prevalent throughout the economy."

Whether you decide to takes your courses online or at one of our five New England-based campuses, the SHNU Creative Writing-Poetry program will prepare you for a broad array of writing fields and for graduate school.

Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in Creative Writing.

Transfer of Credit

If you are a student who wants transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve  started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Request an unofficial preliminary transfer credit evaluation to see how many of your credits will transfer

SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while at the same time ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.