Bryant University. The Character of Success

Professional and Creative Writing

A Minor

Whether it is a cover letter, a blog, white paper, or a poem, perfecting the craft of written communication is vital to professional success and personal creative fulfillment.

No matter which career you choose, writing will further your ability to communicate effectively and expand your critical thinking skills. The Professional and Creative Writing minor offers the chance to explore an array of writing topics and genres to prepare you for success.

The Professional and Creative Writing minor requires four courses that offer an understanding of this diverse and varied field.

Studying Professional and Creative Writing at Bryant

Students pursuing a minor in Professional and Creative Writing develop their writing skills in a variety of settings designed to provide a full exploration of genres. Options range from feature writing for magazines and the Web, to newspaper journalism, to creative writing in poetry and fiction.

Creative writing classes are a perfect complement to Bryant's core coursework in literature studies, giving students the opportunity to engage in the process of writing a poem or story. Professional writing classes introduce students to the necessity of clear, concise workplace communication designed to accomplish shared organizational goals.

Courses

Students in the Professional and Creative Writing minor must complete the following minor requirements:

  •  Four (4) approved courses
  •  At least one from communication
  • At least one from creative writing
  • At least one course at the 400 level

Approved Professional and Creative Writing minor courses:

  • Written Communications
  • Writing for New Media
  • Print Journalism
  • Script to Screen
  • Writing Articles for Publication
  • Poetry Writing Workshop
  • Fiction Writing Workshop
  • Advanced Poetry Writing

For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog.

Opportunities After Graduation

Strong writing skills are the foundation for successful careers across multiple industries, including:

  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Interactive Media
  • Publishing
  • Business
  • Television/Film

For more information

To learn more about the Professional and Creative Writing minor, please contact:

Mary Lyons, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Communication
mlyons@bryant.edu