BSc in English - Creative Writing in Vermillion United States | University of South Dakota

Pursuing a creative writing degree at USD immerses you in diverse writing styles through an interactive, practice-focused curriculum that enhances literary abilities in analysis, technical proficiency, and creative development. Our accomplished faculty—all active publishing authors—encourage students to push boundaries, incorporate feedback from peers and instructors, and value the transformative power of rewriting. USD offers coursework across fiction, poetry, memoir, scriptwriting, and publishing. Students gain practical experience through public readings, publication opportunities, contributing to student-led literary journals, and assisting with an independent publishing house. Graduates acquire valuable expertise in business writing, editorial work, promotional content creation, and education. Numerous alumni continue to advanced academic programs.

The USD creative writing program equips you with practical career competencies while mastering the craft of written expression.