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Bachelor of Arts in English with concentration in Creative Writing

California State University - San Bernardino

USA,California

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 18,173/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 19,404 +

Int. Students: 1,476 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407, United States

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in English with concentration in Creative Writing

Program Overview

The Department of English at CSUSB is a vibrant community of teachers, scholars, and writers committed to the interdisciplinary exploration and development of English Studies. Our B.A. in English integrates four distinct approaches that are rarely united in English programs: literary studies, creative writing, linguistics, and rhetoric/writing studies. Students in our program gain an in-depth understanding of the imaginative, discursive, and practical aspects of language, as they read, interpret, synthesize, and write texts of various kinds. With this background, our graduates are prepared for careers in writing, business, public relations, advertising, technology, public health, teaching, and many other fields. They can also pursue graduate studies in a wide variety of disciplines, including law and medicine. Additionally, our graduates will find themselves well-prepared to take on the responsibilities of civic and community engagement.

The English major consists of a common, multidisciplinary core, and a choice of four concentrations that allow students to focus their coursework in literature, linguistics, creative writing, or rhetoric/writing studies. As a fifth option, the Department offers an individualized concentration where students, under the direction of a faculty advisor and with the approval of a faculty committee, can create their own course of study based on their personal and professional interests. Our English Teacher Preparation Program also provides prospective secondary school English teachers a subject matter CSET waiver before they enter a credential program.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

60 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,173 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University - San Bernardino

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 43.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

CSUSB offers a Presidential Non__Resident Award for newly admitted students. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements depending on their level (undergraduate or graduate):
Undergraduate Programs:

Meet CSUSB undergraduate admission requirements; and pay nonresident tuition
Be a nonresident in the state of California for fee assessment
Be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate student in a course of study of no fewer than fifteen (15) units
Have the following grade point average (GPA) with A=4.0 (scale):
Freshmen: 3.5 High School GPA
Lower__Division Transfer: 3.5 HS GPA and 3.5 cumulative GPA in all transferable credits attempted
Upper__Division Transfer: 3.5 cumulative GPA in all transferable credits attempted.

Graduate Programs:

Meet CSUSB graduate program admission requirements
Be a nonresident in the state of California for fee assessment; and pay nonresident tuition; c. Be enrolled as a matriculated graduate student in a course of study of no fewer than ten (10) semester units (full__time enrollment units may vary by graduate program)
Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.