Writing, Connecting, and Communicating

Writing makes things happen. As a Writing and Communication Arts major, you'll have the opportunity to refine your unique voice and harness your creativity. You'll study the power and importance of storytelling in its many forms and do so in intimate, classroom settings with other like-minded writers.

The benefits of this program are both practical and personal. You'll cultivate critical awareness of the human experience and pursue creative ways to compose and communicate your ideas and stories. By becoming a flexible, problem-solving, and technologically savvy communicator, you'll be prepared for effective entry into a wide range of careers.

Program Highlights

An Internship Every Year

Every year, beginning your first year, you’ll design a Field Period® experience that could take you into a newsroom, a television studio, a publishing house, a marketing firm, an arts center – anyplace where clear, crisp communication is essential. You’ll work alongside industry professionals, sharpen your craft, and expand your professional network.

Practical Writing Expertise

The Writing and Communication Arts program focuses on cultivating expertise in writing for an array of media and genres, ranging from creative fiction to social media marketing. You'll graduate with a robust portfolio of work that encompasses class assignments and real-world compositions from experiential projects and Field Period experiences.

In-Demand Skills

Look at nearly any list of employers' most in-demand skills and you're bound to see "writing" or "communication." The Writing and Communication Arts degree equips you with a solid foundation in transferable skills that are sought-after in nearly every position and in any industry.

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As a Writing and Communication Arts major, you'll learn to master both the creative and practical aspects of writing.

Todays’ varied platforms demand a deep grasp of specific writing skills, along with individualized communications strategies. The Writing and Communication Arts program is designed to deliver both.

Courses such as “Writing for Social Media” delve into the intricacies of tailoring language for specific platforms and audiences, and the “Editing and Publishing” course provides a 360-degree immersion into the components of the writing process that come after the writing itself.

Writing and Communication Arts majors also enjoy courses such as "Creative Nonfiction" — which delves into literary journalism, travel writing, essays, and memoirs — and "Principles of Creative Writing," a course designed to fine-tune your ability to craft intriguing works of fiction.

Program Requirements

You can’t write without being a voracious reader, so in addition to the work presented by your classmates, you’ll be reading poetry and short stories from the masters to help fuel your own creativity.

Ultimately, the B.A. in Writing and Communication Arts will open doors to opportunity for you, whether you plan on becoming a professional writer or entering a field, such as law or business, that values carefully constructed prose and the ability to inform, entertain, or persuade an audience.

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What Can I Do with a Writing Degree?

A Writing and Communication Arts degree opens a variety of career paths in nearly any industry. Examples include:

Advertising or Promotions Manager
Community Relations Specialist/Manager
Content Strategist
Copywriter
Editor
Entertainment/Literary Agent
Fundraising Specialist/Manager
Grant Writer
Journalist/Reporter
Lawyer/Judge
Librarian
Marketing Specialist
Online Community Manager
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Political Consultant (media relations, fundraising, survey research, etc.)
Professor
Proofreader
Proposal Writer
Public Relations Specialist/Manager
Publisher
Reporter/Correspondent/Journalist
Social Media Specialist
Speechwriter
Technical Writer
Writer

Writing & Communication Capstone

The Professional Capstone is a concluding interdisciplinary course that allows students to practice and prepare for professional success after graduation.

You’ll reflect on, document, and offer presentations of your full body of work. You’ll also engage in a team-based interdisciplinary project representing a commercial, cultural, or social concern. Students develop strong creative solutions in the context of real-world challenges.

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Keuka College's Field Period

Much More Than An Annual Internship

A woman looks at a mountain. There is a goal flag on the top of the mountain, and dotted lines and milestone markers that track toward the goal.

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It is a very humbling experience to mold someone else’s story into an article that can be printed in a paper, and then read by other individuals in the community.

It’s something that I think is a big deal, so I am extremely grateful that I was able to participate in this Field Period® experience.

— Christina Young '19

Where Can I Do a Writing Field Period?

54th Senate District
A Woman's Resource
Allison Sprock Museum
Appleridge
Bev & Co.
Chemung District Attorney
City of Canandaigua
Clyde-Savannah Public Library
Eagle Newspapers
Elmira Enforcers
Encore Events
Finger Lakes Boating Museum
Finger Lakes Times
Fotoimpressions Studio
Geneva Public Library
George Eastman House
Glenn Curtiss Museum
Lollypop Farm
Mackenzie-Childs LLC.
News Channel 9
Nolan's on Canandaigua Lake
O'Connell Electric Company
Our Lady of Mercy
Paychex
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Rochester RazorSharks
Rochester Rhinos
Sonnenberg Gardens
Sutherland Global Services
Syracuse Silver Knights
TEDxRochester
The Chronicle-Express
Tickleme Entertainment
Utica Comets Hockey Team
Washington Football Team
Williamstown Public Library
Yes.FM

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Your future writing professors are much more than exceptional teachers — they're accomplished writers and extraordinary academic advisors.

Dr. Jennie Joiner

Division Chair and Professor of English

Dr. Steven Kapica

Associate Professor of English

Carrie Kehoe

Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design

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Keuka College scholarships, state and federal grants, employer tuition remission, and military benefits are financial aid options that may be available to you. Our financial aid team is here to help you navigate the process and find as many opportunities as are available to you.

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Keuka College is test optional and believes there's much more to you than just a test score. The admissions committee considers all application materials in its holistic review of your eligibility.
There is no deadline to apply, and we offer rolling admissions. The sooner you submit your application, the sooner you'll receive your admissions decision and scholarship. In most cases, you'll receive a response from us within 1-2 weeks.

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Writing, Connecting, and Communicating

Program Highlights

An Internship Every Year

Practical Writing Expertise

In-Demand Skills

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As a Writing and Communication Arts major, you'll learn to master both the creative and practical aspects of writing.

Program Requirements

What Can I Do with a Writing Degree?

Writing & Communication Capstone

Keuka College's Field Period

Build Your Résumé

Get Real Experience

Discover Yourself

Where Can I Do a Writing Field Period?

Your future writing professors are much more than exceptional teachers — they're accomplished writers and extraordinary academic advisors.

Dr. Jennie Joiner

Dr. Steven Kapica

Carrie Kehoe

Estimate Your Scholarship

How Would You Join Keuka College and with What GPA?

Estimated Scholarship Value

Affording Your Keuka College Education

We can't wait to have you as part of our #KCFamily! Your admissions counselor is here to help guide and support you every step of the way.

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Program Highlights

An Internship Every Year

Practical Writing Expertise

In-Demand Skills

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As a Writing and Communication Arts major, you'll learn to master both the creative and practical aspects of writing.

Program Requirements

What Can I Do with a Writing Degree?

Writing & Communication Capstone

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