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Harness the power of words.

Whether you’re reading them, writing them, studying them, analyzing them, or saying them, you cannot escape words. So why not embrace them? 

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B.A. in English: Writing

Exuberant. Cathartic. Depressing. Uplifting. Inspiring. Writing is all this—and so much more. With a bachelor of arts in English with a writing concentration, you’ll learn how to express yourself creatively as you discover the principles of writing and rhetoric and apply your skills to works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Let your inner Austen or Tolkien shine.

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Program Highlights

  • The development of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • The ability to research and analyze information
  • An enhanced understanding of the art of persuasion
  • An opportunity to express yourself creatively
  • Support from the Mastodon community
  • A prestigious Purdue degree

Scholarships

 

Looking for ways to make paying for college a little easier? ScholarshipUniverse is a tool for current and admitted Purdue Fort Wayne students that allows you to create an academic profile and connect with scholarship opportunities.

For more information about all the scholarships available at Purdue Fort Wayne—including opportunities for specific programs—you can visit the Office of Financial Aid or contact us at [email protected].

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Requirements and Curriculum Overview

Our comprehensive curriculum and diverse requirements will challenge you to go further than you ever imagined. Check out what you can expect as you advance through our program.

English (B.A.) with Concentration in Writing

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