西方的创意写作计划专注于小说，戏剧，诗歌或非小说散文中的创意写作，并包括文学课程以补充写作课程。这些课程涵盖并探索多种文化传统，使毕业生能够培养批判性思维，创造性表达，近距离阅读，有说服力的写作和有效说话的技能。该系提供以学生为中心的小型课程，创新的教育方法以及紧密的师生互动。英语教师在教学，研究和写作方面的卓越成就获得了无数奖项，他们在创意和关键领域得到了国内外的认可。
English is one of the central liberal arts degrees. A background in English provides graduates with a sound basis for pursuing a variety of careers, including law, business, education, publishing and government, as well as graduate work in creative writing, language, literary and cultural studies, and critical writing. English engages students in diverse literary heritages as well as fosters the development of sophisticated abilities in critical analysis, creative inquiry, reflective reading, and effective communication and expression.<br><br>The Creative Writing program focuses on writing courses: creative writing in fiction, drama, poetry, or nonfiction prose and includes coursework in literature to supplement the creative writing courses. Students in the upper-divisional courses are expected to interpret and analyze literature in thoughtful, organized, and clear essays that are free of mechanical errors. If you think you need help with your reading and writing, we strongly encourage you, in addition to your work in English courses, to consult the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio and other University resources.