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Communications – Writing Concentration B.A. (on campus)

Communications – Writing Concentration B.A. (on campus)

BACHELOR OF ARTS – ON CAMPUS

Connect Through the Written World

The written word is a powerful avenue for proclaiming the Gospel and making a difference for Christ. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate through fiction writing, journalism, creative non-fiction, poetry and playwriting. Communications Writing Degree.

Be mentored by caring professors
Find your fit in our community
Get involved and make a difference

Communications Writing Degree

Christian College in PA

PREPARATION FOR LIFE

Career Potential

You will be ready to step into a variety of writing careers, such as:

Communication-Writing-Degree
  • Journalist, Novelist or Playwright
  • Magazine or Newspaper Editor or Journalist
  • Freelance Writer
  • Technical Writer
  • Web Content Developer
  • Sports Writer
  • Grant Writer
  • Copywriter
Communication-Writing-Degree
Communications Writing Degree
Elizabeth Abbott

Communications – Writing Major
Ostego, MI

“I love that my major allows me to practice my skills and be exposed to many different genres of writing and literature…growing my knowledge and experience as a person and as a writer.”

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

What Will You Learn?

In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life. Communications Writing Degree.

Communications Writing Degree
Communicate effictively in a variety of venues

Get hands-on experience in journalism, creative writing and business communication. You will be equipped to write well in whatever career you pursue.

Produce creative, compelling prose

Sharpen your writing skills and gain a deeper understanding of grammar and linguistics to help you communicate clearly.

Stimulate thinking and elicit strong response

Learn biblical philosophies for communicating scriptural truth through powerful and life-changing writing.

YOUR COURSES

What You Will Study

Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.

All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.

First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • CSU First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
  • Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
  • Bible Survey [BI111]
  • Introduction to Communication[CM205]
  • Academic and Researched Writing [EN121]
  • Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
  • Math or Science Elective
  • Writing Across the Disciplines [EN122]
  • Creative Writing [EN234]
  • General Psychology [PS100]
  • Speech Communication [SP100]
  • Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • World Religions [EV220]
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Emphasis Elective
  • Genre Elective
  • Humanities Elective
  • Practicum Elective – 1 credit
  • Structural Grammar and Linguistics [EN330]
  • Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
  • Theology Survey [TH211]
  • Emphasis Elective
  • Genre Elective
  • Practicum Elective – 1 credit

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Foundations of Literary Criticism [LI341]
  • Oral Interpretation [SP301}
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Emphasis Elective
  • Practicum Elective – 1 credit
  • History Core Elective
  • Business Communication [EN313]
  • Theological Distinctives [TH308]
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Humanities Elective
  • Free Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Emphasis Elective
  • Genre Elective
  • Humanities Elective
  • Free Elective
  • Communication Internship [CM402]
  • Internship Seminar [CM411] – 1 credit
  • Senior Seminar
  • Emphasis Elective
  • Free Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Program Highlights
  • Gain hands-on training in real situations through writing practicums.
  • Learn best-practice skills in a wide variety of genres and styles.
  • Get published in the student-run literary magazine: Vantage.
  • Consider on-campus employment to hone your skills and help others in the Student Writing Center.
Make strides toward your career goals in an internship.

Apply your learning, make connections and have the opportunity to be published in a communications internship. CSU students have interned at Focus on the Family, Happenings Magazine, regional newspapers and television stations and Triple-A baseball clubs.

Meet our Faculty

You’ll learn from professors who care deeply about you and your goals.

Communications Writing Degree

Christian College in PA

A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR LIFE

Your Priority: God's Word

While you prepare for your career, you’ll also earn a double major in Biblical Studies. At CSU, you’ll experience personal mentorship with someone who cares deeply about you and your relationship with your Creator. You’ll be challenged to think through topics and questions through a biblical worldview. Your Bible courses will lay a foundation for whatever path God has for your life.

When you attend this Bible college, you’re getting more than just a degree—you’re getting the tools, support system and encouragement to follow Christ with your whole heart—long after graduation.

WHY CSU?

You want to
choose a college:

  • Where you can get prepared for your future.
  • Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
  • Where you truly find your fit.

Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.

Communications Writing Degree

Christian College in PA

EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL VALUE

Here’s what our students actually pay:

(Hint—it’s way less than “sticker” price! Plus, our costs continually fall below our in-state, private school competitors’ actual costs.)

A Christ-centered education is a wise investment. That’s why we make biblical education as affordable as possible for students like you.

Scholarships are for Christian character, work ethic and academics. 99% of full-time, on-campus students get free financial aid(Based on incoming class of Fall 2021)

AVERAGE NET COST AFTER
CSU SCHOLARSHIPS

$24,600

AVERAGE FREE AID RECEIVED
(Does not include federal and state grants.)

$15,400

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See how you fit in here at CSU, where you'll learn through a biblical worldview, become part of an encouraging community and prepare to serve Christ through your life and career.

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