Online B.S. in Creative Writing – Journalism

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s B.S. in Creative Writing – Journalism?

• How to craft compelling stories that engage and inform your audience, whether you are writing news articles, feature stories, or multimedia content
• Professional skills that are needed to succeed in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, and project management
• The basics of journalism, including how to conduct interviews, fact-check information, and write in a style appropriate for different types of media

In addition, you can learn how to write in a way that is culturally engaging and conveys complex ideas. You will have the chance to apply what you’ve learned in a final project that brings together all of your training and experience. This senior capstone is the culmination of your studies and showcases the skills you’ve developed.

Potential Careers for B.S. in Creative Writing – Journalism Graduates

• Editor
• Journalist
• Professional blogger
• Social media coordinator
• Writer

Benefits of Our Online Creative Writing Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online B.S. in Creative Writing degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• This online journalism bachelor’s degree is taught by experienced professionals who are experts in the fields of journalism and creative writing.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training