English and Creative Writing

English and Creative Writing courses provide an extraordinary, collaborative learning environment that can kick-start your creative future.

In an increasingly interdisciplinary and competitive job market, skills in writing and oral communication are indispensable. The English and Creative Writing Department offers process-oriented, technologically supported, cross-disciplinary opportunities in literature, writing, and oral communication to help you cultivate your unique voice while preparing you to be a more thoughtful, conscientious citizen. Our programs—which include several undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as a range of minors—are led by renowned faculty, including esteemed scholars, well-published writers, and experienced practitioners.

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Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Professor and MFA Alum Kate Wisel Publishes Thesis Project (MFA ’18)
Kate Wisel is the author of Driving in Cars with Homeless Men, winner of the 2019 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, selected by Min Jin Lee.
Kate Wisel is the author of Driving in Cars with Homeless Men, winner of the 2019 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, selected by Min Jin Lee. Read More
Jim DeRogatis Has Been “Writin' the same stories over and over and over again*” Resulting in Lifetime’s Docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly”
Music critic, journalist, and Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis featured in docuseries dedicated to R. Kelly abuse allegations and culture of complicity
Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis featured in docuseries dedicated to R. Kelly abuse allegations and culture of complicityRead More
MFA Creative Writing/Fiction Alumnus Solome Skaff ‘04 Publishes Book, LifeCare (MFA ’04)
Solome Skaff MFA '04 wrote LifeCare, a personal guide that helps people process through the difficulties of life.
Solome Skaff MFA '04 wrote LifeCare, a personal guide that helps people process through the difficulties of life. Read More

Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Professor and MFA Alum Kate Wisel Publishes Thesis Project (MFA ’18)

Kate Wisel is the author of Driving in Cars with Homeless Men, winner of the 2019 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, selected by Min Jin Lee.

Jim DeRogatis Has Been “Writin' the same stories over and over and over again*” Resulting in Lifetime’s Docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly”

Music critic, journalist, and Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis featured in docuseries dedicated to R. Kelly abuse allegations and culture of complicity

MFA Creative Writing/Fiction Alumnus Solome Skaff ‘04 Publishes Book, LifeCare (MFA ’04)

Solome Skaff MFA '04 wrote LifeCare, a personal guide that helps people process through the difficulties of life.

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