English, Writing and Journalism Programs

The certificate in creative and professional writing will enhance your writing skills, introduce you to new and exciting career pathways and boost your confidence as a writer.

The creative writing minor at Saint Joseph’s University prepares students to tell stories that matter. Courses help students develop narrative skills in various kinds of writing including fiction, poetry, screenwriting, magazine writing, food writing and personal memoir.

An English degree from Saint Joseph’s University offers excellent training for a broad range of careers, from public relations to teaching to journalism and beyond. Employers continue to seek talented and articulate individuals who can analyze complex situations, and a degree in English will teach you how to write both creatively and persuasively. 

With a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in English & Professional Writing, you will learn how to analyze complex information and provide well-written ideas in a logical manner. A degree in English will provide the reading, writing, research and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in a wide range of careers, from creative writing, the arts and teaching to marketing, sales and business strategy.

With its interdisciplinary focus on Irish literature, culture and politics, Saint Joseph’s University’s Irish Studies minor is an exceptional platform from which to investigate issues of diversity, globalization and social justice.

The journalism program at Saint Joseph’s University provides students with a wide array of news writing, reporting, editing and multimedia skills. The program prepares students for a profession in all forms of journalism.

Whether you’re looking to write a book, grow your career as a technical or professional writer, study literature, build a portfolio for a Ph.D. or M.F.A. application, or add a layer of professional development to your current training, the MA in Writing Studies program offers a unique academic experience.