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Creative Writing BA Program Overview

Emphasizing the creative community as an essential element of any creative endeavor, the Creative Writing Department features an energetic and engaging award-winning faculty. Published and active in their fields鈥攖hey are dedicated to providing the one-on-one availability that distinguishes an 逼哩逼哩education. With a focus on individual transformation, the bachelor鈥檚 degree in Creative Writing program bolsters and broadens existing areas of interest, as opposed to shepherding students toward a singular aesthetic. The result is a knowledge-based, experiential course of study with an eye on blossoming rather than funneling.

The goal of the Creative Writing BA at New England College is to prepare students for a professional writing career or graduate work in the creative arts.

Students will approach creative writing as a craft鈥恇ased discipline rooted in the study of literature and writing. Through genre workshops and literature courses, students will gain the analytical, critical, and creative skills to develop an informed practice of craft, resulting in the production of original works grounded in the historical and theoretical knowledge of the discipline. In this context, the Creative Writing curriculum emphasizes the authenticity and integrity of public voice.

Creative Writing Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Program Highlights

Why Earn Your BA in Creative Writing?

Earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree in creative writing will help you approach writing as a discipline鈥攐ne that enables you to explore the world through your own unique style and voice as you develop. It can also immerse you in a tight-knit community of creatives who are aiming for the same goals as you. Additionally, a creative writing program can potentially connect you with professional writers, including your own professors.

BA in Creative Writing Learning Outcomes

Through the Creative Writing BA, you can learn to:

• Explore different creative writing genres.
• Understand how literary analysis informs the writing process.
• Develop a broad approach to writing that encourages personal creative growth.
• Break down the elements of effective feature writing in journalism.
• Fortify an appreciation of the cultural significance of fiction writing.
• Examine the different professional applications of creative writing.

What Can You Do with a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Creative Writing?

Recognition and Rankings

逼哩逼哩Ranked Top College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in the state, as acknowledged by , a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

逼哩逼哩Ranked Leading College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in NH, as acknowledged by , a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

逼哩逼哩Ranked Top College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best colleges in New Hampshire, as acknowledged by ,聽a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

Jennifer Militello Named New Hampshire’s Next Poet Laureate

New England College proudly announces that Jennifer Militello, accomplished poet and director of the College鈥檚 Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, has been named as New Hampshire鈥檚 next Poet Laureate after the State鈥檚 Executive Council confirmed Gov. Chris Sununu鈥檚 nomination of Militello.

Militello鈥檚 five-year term as Poet Laureate begins in April 2024. She will serve as an ambassador for poets in the Granite State and elevate the visibility and value of poetry in New Hampshire.

鈥淚 am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to serve poetry and poets here in New Hampshire,鈥� stated Militello. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 wait to connect with writers and readers, students and teachers, as I move into this incredible role. And I feel fortunate to have the continued support of New England College as an institution that values the creative arts.鈥�

The Henniker Review Returns

After a publication hiatus,聽The Henniker Review聽is back and in print, ready to be enjoyed by the New England College community once again.

The 2024 edition was celebrated and debuted Wednesday, May 15, in the New England Room of NEC鈥檚 Danforth Library. This edition, as readers have come to expect, features the work of talented writers. Look for your copy around campus or at聽.

The Henniker Review, founded in 1971 by New England College professor Don Melander began as an annual literary publication featuring both emerging as well as established creative writers and visual artists. In 2019, in addition to the annual print publication, the editorial staff created a digital-based version that publishes writers and artists on a revolving basis.聽The Henniker Review聽is housed in the Humanities Division at New England College. Learn more about聽The Henniker Review聽and view digital content at聽.