Liberal Arts: Writing Degree

There is always a demand for people who can write well, from journalists, to speechwriters, to people who are experts at writing user manuals for new products. The Liberal Arts: Writing Degree Program at NECC will teach you how to write for different purposes and audiences.

Why Choose NECC?

Almost every writer has a unique style. At NECC we will work with you to help your distinct voice emerge while exploring the many creative and vocational applications of writing. With this program you can:

• Build skills in many different forms of writing, including creative writing, nonfiction, technical writing, and journalism
• Have an opportunity to contribute creative writing to Parnassus, NECC’s award winning literary arts magazine
• Write for the NECC’s bi-weekly newspaper, the Observer, or Parnassus, the campus literary arts magazine
• Pursue a co-op (internship) in communications, publishing, or other writing-intensive fields
• Take advantage of MassTransfer Pathways and other transfer agreements to earn your bachelor’s degree in a number of fields, while saving thousands of dollars on the cost of your degree

Career Paths & Job Market

Program Pathway

A pathway is the most efficient sequence of courses semester-to-semester recommended for students to complete their degree. View the suggested pathway for the Liberal Arts: Writing degree.

Learning Outcomes

Courses and Requirements

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