Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Albertus Magnus 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 Colorado colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Albertus Magnus College

1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO

Albertus Magnus College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at Albertus Magnus College.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Albertus Magnus College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Albertus Magnus College score in a range of 1295 - 1355 on the SAT. Albertus Magnus College admits around 90 percent of applicants. Of those admitted, around 21 percent enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at albertus.edu.

The cost of tuition is around $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Albertus Magnus College "Falcons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Albertus Magnus College offers a master's degree program in creative writing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

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

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

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