Develop versatile writing skills applicable across academic, artistic, and workplace settings
The Concentration in Writing for Penn LPS Online’s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree program integrates professional and creative writing into a cohesive course of study that emphasizes clarity, creativity, and strategic communication.
You’ll build expertise in business writing, brand storytelling, audience-centered communication, and literary forms such as fiction, poetry, nonfiction, journalism, and screenwriting. The writing concentration is intentionally structured to progress from foundational concepts to advanced applications, allowing you to deepen your skills while tailoring your coursework to personal interests and career goals. You’ll gain the skills you need to:
- Apply creative techniques to real-world, targeted audience communications
- Write across genres and platforms as you explore interdisciplinary applications of writing
- Integrate research and data into writing and effectively communicate complex ideas
Comprehensive
Drawing on both workshop-based creative practice and scenario-driven professional writing, the concentration helps develop flexible, confident writers who can adapt style, tone, and structure to different audiences and goals.
Impactful
Designed to make an immediate impact on your career, Penn's coursework equips you with the skills and credentials identified by experts and validated by our employer advisory board.
Attainable
Our online courses are designed for working adults like you, giving you the opportunity to develop and hone new skills while you continue to pursue your career—or pivot to a new one.
Results-Focused
Coursework is designed to prepare you for a wide range of roles that value strong communication, storytelling, and editorial skills.
