Is an Online Degree in Creative Writing - Nonfiction Right for You?
Discover your niche in nonfiction, a wide swath of styles and subjects that encompasses everything from the personal essay to the autobiography, memoir, travel writing and magazine features. Our online degree program in Creative Writing - Nonfiction will help you meld research with compelling storytelling and develop your voice.
Creative nonfiction shares the tools of fiction writers. Take advantage of these skills and develop factual material based on research or your own (or someone else's) experiences while earning a creative writing degree online. With the bachelor's in Creative Writing-Nonfiction, you will gain insights into publishing, broadcasting and professional production. Explore your creative boundaries and perfect your craft.
Why an Online BA in Creative Writing - Nonfiction Degree at SNHU?
When focusing on nonfiction writing, it is critical that you receive a solid foundation in the broader scope of creative writing. At SNHU, experienced and distinguished faculty lead you through a comprehensive program that gives you a powerful understanding of research, narrative voice and other mechanics of creative writing. The online Creative Writing-Nonfiction degree program’s format encourages collaboration, and ongoing interaction with faculty and peers encourages creativity and spurs the imagination.
- 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.
- A traditional university with an 80-year history of educating successful professionals.
- Continue your Creative Writing pursuits with a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writingfully online.
- Publishing opportunities.
- 24/7 access to class - attend when it is most convenient for you.
Creative Writing-Nonfiction
Employment Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of authors, writers and editors is expected to grow by 6 percent through the year 2020. Employment in salaried writing and editing positions is expected to increase slightly as jobs become more prevalent throughout the economy. Opportunities for the nonfiction writer are everywhere, including business, publishing, magazines, newspapers, books, and the Internet.
The following careers are expected to follow this growth trend:
- Writer/author
- Literary agent
- Publisher
- Manuscript reader
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 to 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.
Required Core Courses
BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)
School of Arts and Science Course Requirements:
FAS 201 Introduction to Humanities I:
Greece through the Renaissance
FAS 202 Introduction to Humanities II:
Baroque through Modern
Select one of the following:
COM 212 Public Speaking
HIS 114 United States History II
PHL 210 Introduction to Philosophy
Creative Writing Major Courses
ENG 226 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 340 Context of Writing: Contemporary Writers and Publishing
ENG 350 The English Language
ENG 431 Advanced Creative Writing (which is replaced with ENG 421 New Media: Writing and Publishing if choosing a fiction, nonfiction, poetry or screenwriting concentration)
LIT 300 Literary Theory
LIT 319 Shakespeare
LIT ELE One 200 level LIT elective
LIT ELE One 400 level LIT elective
Free electives (33 credits)
Nonfiction Writing Courses
ENG 330 Nonfiction Writing Workshop
ENG 341 Intermediate Nonfiction Writing Workshop
ENG 351 Advanced Nonfiction Writing Workshop
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.