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Pitt's Writing Program offers classes in a broad range of creative writing classes every term.
You might also check out the Composition program's certificate or major in Public and Professional Writing . PPW is a great option for people who are looking for ways to write on the job, whether they are looking for jobs in the nonprofit sector, the for-profit world, or government. Many students who have been interested in publishing or editing have found the PPW program a good fit. Competitive internships are available.
Associated Writing Programs (AWP) offers contacts for writing programs and for writers' conferences and centers .
The Electronic Poetry Center offers resources that focus on "digital and contemporary formally innovative poetries, new media writing, and literary programming."
Pitt offers non-credit informal writing classes for adult learners age 50 and higher through the College of General Studies .
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The Public and Professional Writing major allows students to undertake rigorous intellectual work that will deepen their engagement with writing as a form of social action and professional exchange that has consequences in the world. Students in the major can expect to
address critical questions in public and professional writing;
learn how to use the forms and genres of particular professions or fields;
learn how to compose effectively on behalf of an organization or campaign;
learn how to create engaging documents and carry out inquiry projects for a particular audience;
compose using appropriate modalities and technology;
compose with awareness of textual forms and conventions;
conduct responsible and ethical research;
explore the history and politics of writing in specific contexts;
engage with public debates over language, globalization, education, and writing; and
compose as a creative and disciplined form of critical inquiry.
The English Department’s PPW major requires the completion of 33 credits.
Students may choose to follow clusters of courses that will lead to in-depth study in specific areas or for specific career paths: Writing to Support Scientific Research, Preparing for Law School, Writing for Nonprofits, Writing for Business, Teaching and Composition Studies, Advertising and PR Writing, Black Rhetoric and Public Writing, Composing Digital Media, Editing and Publishing, Preparing for Graduate School, Public Engagement, and others. See a list of possible clusters that you can pursue.>
Prerequisites and Requirements for the Major
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Other information:
Satisfactory/No Credit option: There is no limit on the number of courses in the major that can be taken on an S/NC basis. Note that S is the equivalent of a C or better.
Grade requirements: A minimum grade of C or better (not C-) is required in ENGCMP 0420 and 0560.
Writing (W) requirement: Most ENGCMP courses satisfy the W requirement. Students pursuing a second major are required to complete an additional W course in that department.
Up to six credits from another school or English Department program can count toward the major. Check with your advisor or the PPW director about specific courses.
Related area: A minimum of 12 credits is required in any one Arts and Sciences department chosen in consultation with the major advisor. The completion of an official Arts and Sciences minor or an Arts and Sciences or UCIS certificate also satisfies this requirement.
English Advising:
The PPW major is one of several English Department majors, and our students are advised by the English Department advisors. You can make an appointment with an English Department advisor by visiting their page .
Amy Flick CL 501C 412-624-6656 [email protected]
Jeff Aziz CL 501C 412-624-2228 [email protected]
Lori Campbell CL 501C 412-624-6559 [email protected]
Other Contacts:
Dana Nowlin-Russell, Director for PPW, [email protected]
ENGCMP Courses That Count Toward the PPW Major
All ENGCMP courses at or above the 400 level can count toward the PPW major, as long as you complete the requirements listed above.
NOTE: ENGCMP 0400: Written Professional Communication and ENGCMP 0401: Written Professional Communication: Topics in Diversity cover much of the same course content. Therefore, students should expect only one to count toward their major electives.
You can browse brief course descriptions of all the courses that count toward the PPW major.>
Creative Writing at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg
Creative writing degrees available at pitt greensburg, pitt greensburg creative writing rankings.
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Creative Writing Student Diversity at Pitt Greensburg
Pitt greensburg creative writing bachelor’s program.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of creative writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg with a bachelor's in creative writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Creative Writing
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Creative and Professional Writing Minor
15 credits (5 courses)
Are you interested in journalism, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction? Pursue a minor to supplement the work in your major(s)! The minor in Creative and Professional Writing requires the completion of five three-credit courses for a total of 15 credits.
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Professional Writing Courses
ENGWRT 0050 Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credits
This course offers students an introductory study of the written arts. Through the close reading of modern and contemporary texts and guided experimentation in a variety of genres (e.g., poetry, fiction, drama, and creative nonfiction), students will examine, explore, and discuss the creative process. Class may be taken by freshman English writing majors. Prerequisite: ENGCMP 0004 or 0006.
ENGWRT 0053 Introduction to Professional Writing 3 credits
This course introduces students to several forms of professional writing, such as review and profile writing, public relations and marketing writing, and writing for the Web. Students will compose, revise, and edit their own texts and also read and study "real world" examples of professional writing. Prerequisite: ENGCMP 0004 or ENGCMP 0006.
ENGWRT 0500 Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 credits
This course introduces students to the art and practice of creative nonfiction prose, including personal essay, memoir, and literary journalism. Students will explore the unique possibilities of the genre by reading and studying modern and contemporary authors, and composing and revising a variety of creative writing assignments. Prerequisite: ENGCMP 0004 or ENGCMP 0006.
ENGWRT 0511 Writing for Digital Media 3 credits
This intermediate writing course will teach students writing strategies for online media across a range of professional fields such as business and technology, journalism, public relations and marketing, and creative writing. Students will analyze the particular needs of digital media, including blogs, hypertext websites, social media, and collaborative media (e.g. Wikis), and then apply that knowledge to shaping clear, concise prose for a digital audience. Prerequisite: EngCmp 0004 or 0006.
ENGWRT 1000 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 credits
An advanced writing course designed to hone creative nonfiction writing skills through extensive writing, workshop style peer critiques, and in-depth reading. Several of the sub genres of creative nonfiction will be studied and practiced: memoir, personal essay, nature writing, travel writing, science writing, biographical profile, and historical incident. Accurate description, scenic representation, and narrative framing will be among the technical devices considered. Prerequisite: ENGWRT 0050 or 0053.
ENGWRT 1011 Digital Storytelling 3 credits
A course on the nature and value of storytelling combined with the knowledge and skills needed to compose digital narratives. Prerequisites: EngCmp 0004 or 0006 and EngWrt 0050 or 0053.
ENGWRT 1130 Grammar Review 3 credits
Reviews essential grammatical principles traditionally and historically, including punctuation. Prerequisite: ENGCMP 0004 or ENGCMP 0006.
ENGWRT 1048 Narrative Nonfiction 3 credits
This advanced writing course will provide students with an in-depth study of long-form, research-driven nonfiction writing through rigorous exercises, workshop-style peer critiques, and in-depth reading and analysis. Students will explore a variety of approaches to nonfiction subjects of their choosing for high-end magazine markets in print and online. Prerequisite: ENGWRT 0050 or 0053.
ENGWRT 1140 Digital Magazine Production 3 credits
After rigorous study of landmark print and online magazines, students will produce solo magazines and then work in an editorial team to build a single online magazine. Prerequisite: EngWrt 0050 or 0053 or 0511.
ENGWRT 1192 Technical Writing 3 credits
Prepares students to deal with problems of technological communication in various fields. Includes analysis, development, use, and evaluation of various models employed in the process of technical writing. Prerequisite: ENGCMP 0006 or ENGCMP 0004.
ENGWRT 1700 Advanced Seminar in Writing 3 credits
This seminar provides a capstone experience for English writing majors and students intensely committed to writing. It is assumed that students come to the seminar having taken a fairly broad range of both English writing and literature courses. Students will complete an original manuscript in a genre of their choice (e.g., poetry, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction). Manuscripts will be evaluated by an approved outside reader as well as the instructor. Class hours will be devoted to workshop critiques and discussing contemporary issues of form and theory related to the written arts. Prerequisite: ENGWRT 0050 or ENGWRT 0053
ENGWRT 1902 Independent Study 1-6 credits
This option permits students to design their own course with the approval of a department faculty member. Students must submit a proposal to the faculty member. Students must have earned at least 6 credits in department writing courses, and the proposed study must not duplicate the content of regularly offered courses. Prerequisite: ENGWRT 0050 or ENGWRT 0053.
ENGWRT 1950 Professional Writing Internship 3-6 credits
This course will allow qualified students majoring in English writing to work under an employer's supervision while developing and completing tasks relevant to their eventual professional employment. In an internship, students could write in any number of forms (memos, letters, reports, Web pages, press releases, etc.) and would devote at least 50 percent of their time to drafting, revising, and finalizing various documents for an employer. In addition, students will write a final report for the coordinator of professional writing in which they describe and assess their internship experience. Students must have junior or senior standing and a 3.0 grade point average to be eligible.
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The English writing major requires the completion of 33 credits: 21 credits in English writing courses, and 12 credits in English literature courses. Students are encouraged to take additional writing and literature courses beyond the required minimum. Courses in film studies; gender, sexuality, and women's studies; business and technical writing are particularly useful for English writing majors.
The Creative Writing Minor (18 credits) A student must complete 18 credits of English writing courses, with a 3-course concentration in one of the tracks. (A student can declare both a major and a minor in different tracks, provided that they do not overlap courses. Completion of both programs requires 51 credits.) View the creative writing ...
English Writing Major and Creative Writing Minor . www.English.Pitt.edu. Revised: 06/2022 . Pitt's creative writing program is one of the oldest and largest in the United States. We offer concentrations in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. The maximum number of students in a writing class is 22. Our faculty includes widely published poets ...
In terms of finding jobs, the English major prepares students most directly for careers in teaching or writing, but the skills and knowledge it imparts are widely useful in numerous business and professional settings. For example, an English major is highly regarded as a pre-professional major for further training in law, medicine, or business.
The Creative and Professional Writing major includes concentrations in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and journalism. Students focus on a primary genre, but are encourageed to take courses in all genres.
About the English Writing Program The Writing Program at the University of Pittsburgh is a large and diverse community of poets, novelists, short story writers, essayists, and journalists interested in traditional forms and emerging media. The work we produce is wide-ranging, ambitious, and provocative, and has been showcased in journals ...
Offering degree programs in both Professional and Creative Writing, the Writing program at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown will prepare you with real-world skills for in-demand positions in diverse fields from marketing director to editor to content producer. Great writing is a product of passion and creativity.
English Writing Major and Creative Writing Minor. Pitt's creative writing program is one of the oldest and largest in the United States. We offer concentrations in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. The maximum number of students in a writing class is 22. Our faculty includes widely published poets, fiction writers, non-fiction writers, senior ...
The Creative and Professional Writing major includes concentrations in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and journalism. Students focus on a primary genre, but are encouraged to take courses in all genres. A wide variety of readings, topics, and writing-workshop based courses are essential to the major and provide the link between critical ...
The Power of One Experience "A writing class is one of the few places where your life still matters." - Richard Hugo This idea is at the center of Pitt-Greensburg's Creative & Professional Writing Program. Our program offers individualized mentoring by caring, award-winning authors who love to teach. We'll prepare you for careers in publishing, digital storytelling, public relations, and ...
Learning. Pitt's Writing Program offers classes in a broad range of creative writing classes every term.. You might also check out the Composition program's certificate or major in Public and Professional Writing.PPW is a great option for people who are looking for ways to write on the job, whether they are looking for jobs in the nonprofit sector, the for-profit world, or government.
MFA Students. Our students come from all over the country—all over the world—and the work they produce is as singular as they are. What they have in common is a lifetime membership in the Pitt writing community. Since our MFA program began, our graduates have published an impressive number of books in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Creative Writing is a concentration offered under the writing studies major at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor's degree program in creative writing, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
The PPW major is one of several English Department majors, and our students are advised by the English Department advisors. You can make an appointment with an English Department advisor by visiting their page. Amy Flick CL 501C 412-624-6656 [email protected]. Jeff Aziz CL 501C 412-624-2228 [email protected]. Lori Campbell CL 501C 412-624-6559 ...
Public and Professional Writing Major . www.Composition.Pitt.edu. Revised: 07/2020 . ... globalization, education, and writing; and compose as a creative and disciplined form of critical inquiry. PPW majors can expect to find jobs in the nonprofit sector, government, or the commercial sector. Required courses for the major
In addition, we cover how Pitt Greensburg ranks in comparison to other schools with creative writing programs. Go directly to any of the following sections: Available Degrees; Rankings; Student Demographics; Related Majors
ENGWRT 1000 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 credits. An advanced writing course designed to hone creative nonfiction writing skills through extensive writing, workshop style peer critiques, and in-depth reading. Several of the sub genres of creative nonfiction will be studied and practiced: memoir, personal essay, nature writing, travel ...
Students interested in Creative and Professional Writing with an emphasis in journalism, fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction may choose to pursue a minor either to supplement the work in their majors or to fulfill the requirements for a related area within their majors. The minor in Creative and Professional Writing requires that students ...
My Pitt. 150 Finoli Drive. Greensburg, PA 15601-5860. 724-837-7040. 15 credits (5 courses) Are you interested in journalism, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction? Pursue a minor to supplement the work in your major (s)! The minor in Creative and Professional Writing requires the completion of five three-credit courses for a total of 15 credits.
In the writing major, students select courses from a range of genres and forms of creative and/or professional writing, becoming adept in areas as varied as fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, and journalism. They learn principles and practices of magazine and online editing as well as approaches for writing for print and the web.
Writing graduates work in education, law, business, and medicine, as journalists, speechwriters, art therapists, teachers, arts administrators, literary agents, and technical writers. You'll have the chance to try out different genres and forms in a supportive community. You might study writing as a therapeutic process or literature about time ...
ENGWRT 0050 Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credits This course offers students an introductory study of the written arts. Through the close reading of modern and contemporary texts and guided experimentation in a variety of genres (e.g., poetry, fiction, drama, and creative nonfiction), students will examine, explore, and discuss the creative process.
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