<p>I have to choose between a B.A. and a B.S. degree in English (focus in Creative Writing) and I'm not sure which to pick.</p>
<p>I'm aiming to work at a publishing company- hopefully right after college.</p>
<p>I'm not sure which track to go down and no one has really given me a good idea of the difference between a B.A. and a B.S.</p>
<p>So can someone explain to me the difference between these two degrees and help me decide which one to chose before I sign up for my classes in a few weeks?</p>
<p>99.9% of English majors receive a BA degree. T/he difference between the BA and BS option is specific to your school, so there’s no way to determine the difference without knowing what school you attend.</p>
<p>Your college should have sample curriculums/requirements for the BS and BA tracks to give you an idea of what the course differences are, so take a look at the department website. My guess (and nothing more than a guess) is that the general curriculum for the BS track will require a greater focus on the sciences and math in general elective courses - or may have a focus on research in literary studies and related topics. Like zapfino said, it is pretty rare to hear of a BS in English. The core courses for the English requirements will likely be very similar between the BS and BA, and I doubt either will be “better” for pursing publishing. It ultimately depends on your personal interests and how well-rounded or specialized you want your studies to be - not necessarily to prep you for publishing, but to give you greater variety of skills and knowledge in case you decide to pursue something else in the future.</p>