The Bachelor of Arts curriculum, stressing creativity, reasoning, and the essentials of effective communication, will benefit students intending to go from the degree directly into a profession as well as those preparing for graduate education in writing, law, education, theology and many other fields.

Bachelor of Arts in Writing Program Requirements:
120 semester credits.
30 of the above from Perelandra College

GENERAL EDUCATION 36 credits
Required coursework from General Education offerings at a college or university accredited by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

3 credits from each of the following:

Speech or Communication
Freshman Composition (essays)
Freshman Composition (research papers)
Life Science
Physical Science
Social Science elective
Social Science elective
Literature or humanities elective
American Government or American History
World History or World Religion
World History or World Religion
Introduction to Philosophy
Logic, Linguistics, or Math above Intermediate Algebra

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (each course equals 3 credits)

Core 21 credits:
Writing Essays – Writing 401
Writing Stories – Writing 402
Writing as a Journalist – Writing 403
Writing Criticism and Reviews – Writing 404
Masterpieces of Fiction - Literature 501
Masterpieces of Drama - Literature 502
Masterpieces of Poetry – Literature 503

3 credits from Independent Study in Writing / Senior project – Writing 510

12 credits selected from the following 3 credit courses:
Story Basics – Writing 501
Poetry Basics – Writing 502
Article Basics – Writing 508
Bible as Stories – Writing 551
Screenwriting – Writing 507
Genres -- Writing 509
Approved electives

Costs: The cost per credit hour at Perelandra College is $200. The cost of the entire 36 credits required from Perelandra College is $7,200. We estimate the cost of textbooks for the 36 credit program at $600.

Cost for the entire 120 credit program, if taken from Perelandra College, would be $24,000 plus around $2000 for books. However, students might reduce the tuition cost substantially by taking courses outside the major requirements from public supported community colleges, many of which offer classes online. Our advisors can recommend other colleges based upon individual student goals and financial abilities, in accord with the college’s mission to provide the highest quality education at the lowest cost.

Admission requirements:

1. A diploma from high school in which English is the principal classroom language, or a GED. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Perelandra College.

2. A letter of intent, telling reasons for choosing our program.

3. Two letters of reference about the applicant’s character and ability to succeed in college.

4. 12 college semester credits with a 2.0 (C) or better grade point average. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Perelandra College. However, students who lack the credits but meet the other criteria can be admitted provisionally and continue in the program as long as they keep their GPA above a 2.0. Once they reach 12 credits, the provisional admission can be changed to full admission.

For questions regarding the requirements or admission procedures contact Ken Kuhlken: ken@perelandra.edu