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Writing helps us navigate life. Whether a memoir or a manual - good writing makes a difference. Geneva's pre-professional writing program introduces students to the diverse uses of writing and provides a foundation to be a faithful writer regardless of career or project.
with opportunities at our newspaper, magazine, and poetry publications
Partnership with Washington Journalism Center Program
flexibility to pursue topics you’re passionate about
at schools such as Oxford University, University of Edinburgh, or Lithuania Christian College
Learn to find the facts and how to present them as you practice investigative techniques, determine
Gain invaluable skills in the essentials of editorial writing, news editing, layout, and design, and fine-tune your work to make it the best it can be
Jump into the world of publishing and learn what it means to be a publisher, and how to get your work out into the world
Learn from John Steinbeck, Annie Dillard, Tobias Wolfe, and other great authors as you write short stories, poems, personal essays, and plays
The English Department bases its curriculum, teaching pedagogies, and scholarship on the belief that human beings, created in the image of God, are inherently creative beings themselves.
Students will grow steadily in their ability to honor God as they prepare to become competent writers and innovative critical thinkers through the study of:
Students who graduate from Geneva College with a major in Writing will accomplish the following outcomes:
Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a Geneva Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in Geneva’s program.
Employers like to hire people who know how to think critically and analyze information; that’s exactly what studying liberal arts at Geneva College teaches you, along with writing and communication skills that are vital to the success of any organization or employer
is the national average salary for a copywriter (Indeed.com).
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Few academic endeavors match the satisfaction of analyzing a complicated work of literature or writing a perfectly phrased essay. In addition to delivering a personal feeling of accomplishment, these skills also translate to success in the workforce, as indicated by a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which examined the starting salaries of several different college majors.
Writing is one of the best choices as a college major because of the flexibility it gives you in so many different jobs and in your overall vocation. With a writing major, you can be a journalist, teacher, work in any number of public relations offices, write as a freelancer, become a blogger and have a skill that's useful in many other ways.
As you consider your future career, you may be thinking that you want to find an option that not only pays well but is also fun. What jobs pay well but are fun? The answer depends on your major, but these are some excellent choices.
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