Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at South Mountain Community College offers students instruction on the process and techniques of composing literary pieces such as short stories, poetry, novels, personal essays, and more. Students who graduate from the creative writing degree program may pursue a writing career as an essayist, novelist, editor, creative writing teacher, poet, human interest feature writer, and more. Courses in the program include technical and editorial skills, literary criticism, and the marketing of completed manuscripts. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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South Mountain Community College

9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ

South Mountain Community College (SMCC) offers quality higher education for a diverse Arizona community. Their mission is to create a learning environment that promotes caring for education as well as a foundation for student development and productive citizenship on a global scale.

In order for them to successfully meet these goals, here’s what they have to offer:

• General education courses.
• Guaranteed transfer programs to 4 year institutions.
• Career development and occupational education.
• Continued education.
• English as a second language and developmental studies.
• Social and cultural events.
• Quality student services and first-hand academic support.

Over 4,700 students are currently enrolled at the college and the entire student population is comprised of undergraduates. SMCC is considered a fairly large school due to its student population.

South Mountain Community College has locations throughout Phoenix (Ahwatukee, Laveen and Guadalupe). You're able to learn more about their campus by scheduling a visit or exploring their Arts center. Also their Student Life center is open for visitation.

SMCC has recently set in place a new student information system to help provide an additional self-service for students. Here’s what it offers:

• The ability to search through all classes offered at Maricopa Community Colleges.
• Instant access to your financial accounts and financial aid at all colleges.
• Adjusting your financial aid rewards online by either accepting or reducing them.
• 24/7 access to all mandatory forms.
• Class registration and online payable tuition.
• Access to your grades.

The information you get is exclusively made available to you.

The tuition fees have to be paid at the time you decide to register or by a specific deadline listed at their website, according to the fee schedule. You'll notice how the tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. The out-of-state tuition is an additional $5,785.

Last year 90% of all SMCC students received some type of financial aid. This percentage indicates that SMCC offers financial aid at a higher proportion in comparison to most 4 year universities.

Career Options for Graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Annual Salary: $66940

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Editors

Description

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 820
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $51010

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Description

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, poets, lyricists and creative writers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 560
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $54930

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).