Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Q: What is CU Online?
  • A: CU Online allows you to take University of Colorado Denver courses. Online. And graduate with a completely accredited UCD degree.
  • Q: How do online courses work?
  • A: Online courses are taught by the same on-campus UCD professors. In essence, letting you attend UCD, anywhere you happen to be.

Welcome!

As they say, ‘hard writing makes easy reading’. So whether you’re working on your doctoral thesis, the great American novel (or viral video), or a simple email to the boss, your success (and often times your future) is based on how well you can communicate your thoughts.

This fully accredited CU Denver Bachelor of Arts in English Writing program prepares you for a lifetime of witty banter and concise chronicles with courses that cover:

  • Core composition
  • Grammar
  • Critical reading
  • Technical & grant writing
  • Writing with clarity, grace and power

Why This Online English Writing Program?

This online BA in English Writing is taught by the same brick and mortar professors who teach on campus. You'll complete assignments that build your ability to write in diverse professional settings, while the online nature allows you to keep your schedule just the way you like it.

Your online courses will maintain the same student/faculty ratio as the on campus students - 17:1, so you'll never feel like an ID number. Instead, you'll have rich and vibrant interactions with your professor and peers.

Program Requirements

If you're majoring in writing, you must present a total of 39 credit hours for the major (excluding ENGL 1010,1020, 2030 applied toward the core curriculum). Of that total, 27 hours must be earned in upper-division courses. You can start the process by checking out the Instructions and Requirements page for applying to CU Denver.

"What about after I graduate?"

The Department of English’s Writing program offers you the knowledge and skills necessary to write well in a number of contexts:

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Academia/ education
  • Writing (Journalism, literature, Film studies, etc.)
  • Medicine, Law, Business, etc.

Take the Next Step

If you are interested in receiving specific information on this program, request your own
personalized information packet about this English Writing program. You can also find out more about the application process.

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