Literature, Writing & Publishing, B.A.
Prepare for a career in publishing, editing, public relations, pre-law, business, research, education, publishing, finance, entertainment, communications and a myriad other careers with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature, Writing & Publishing from St. Francis College in New York City!
Hand-selected, notable faculty practitioners and literary prizes bring top authors to our Brooklyn campus every semester, including Junot Díaz, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Marlon James, and Maud Casey. Whether you want to become an author, editor, or educator, or more, you will be joining a community of breakthrough writers on the cutting edge of the publishing industry with your bachelor’s degree in publishing.
Underlying the focused, outcomes-driven literature, writing & publishing degree curriculum is SFC’s robust General Education Program, which is the cornerstone of SFC and affirms its mission to graduate educated, well-rounded individuals prepared to enter the workforce and who work to change and culturally diversify the world.
CENTERED AROUND STUDENT SUCCESS
St. Francis College students in New York City receive an enhanced system of wrap-around support from day one to post-graduation. Within the robust support, our literature degree students gain in-depth insight and guidance in academic, internship, and career path options via the Center for Student Success, Center for Career Exploration, and Center for Learning and Leadership.
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Qualified writing degree students seeking an additional academic challenge can participate in the St. Francis College Honors program, where students participate in a series of small, intensive seminars, trips, and other activities that lead toward a senior thesis.
Our Brooklyn-based college is also home to 15 national honor societies and its own Duns Scotus Honors Society, which recognizes students for their academic and community achievements.
BA IN LITERATURE, WRITING & PUBLISHING CURRICULUM
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The requirement for a Literature, Writing & Publishing major is designed to provide a sense of the historical, cultural, and aesthetic context of American, English and world literature. After students take WRI 1100: Introductory Writing, the major requires five “gateway” courses. Gateway courses are an introduction to analytical thinking, inquiry, and collaboration; they are writing-intensive and concentrate on cultural materials along with literary readings in all genres.
The gateway courses are a two-course sequence in American Literature (ENG 2110 and ENG 2120), a two-course sequence in British Literature (ENG 2115 and ENG 2102), and one 2000-level course in world literature and global themes.
Literature, Writing & Publishing majors are encouraged to use some of their elective credits to pursue a minor.
Learn more about our Literature, Writing, and Publishing Degree Curriculum.