The New School, located in New York City, offers a liberal arts degree and several graduate degrees, one of which is in creative writing. Don't let the name fool you, the school and various writing studies have been in operation for over 80 years. Currently they have a masters writing program with concentrations in several fields such as children's writing, fiction and poetry. If you aren't ready for a masters program yet, there are undergraduate writing courses.
The New School
66 West 12th St., Room 507
New York, NY 10011
212-229-5611
newschool.edu
Binghamton University, in Binghamton, New York, offers a bachelors and masters degree in art as well as a minor in acting. The university has an theater department that is open to all students to participate, regardless of their major. For those that are serious about acting, degrees in acting and direction, performance and technical theater are available.
Binghamton University State University of New York
P.O. Box 6001
Binghamton, NY 13902
607-777-2171
binghamton.edu
The Tisch School of Arts at New York University is located in New York City. The school offers several courses of study including dance, drama, writing and music as well as directing and news media. Admission to the school is based on academics, extracurricular activities and a demonstration of skills in the area of study for which you are applying. Open houses are set up occasionally so that you can visit and find out more about the school and application process.
New York University
721 Broadway, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-998-1900
nyu.edu