Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Aquinas 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 Michigan colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Aquinas College (AQ)

4150 Administration Drive, Room 136, Berrien Springs, MI

AQ is a nonprofit private institution located in Grand Rapids, MI and provides a large number of program options for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Around two thousand students enroll at AQ per year.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students at this school scored between 21 to 26 on the ACT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 79% of which only 21% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at aquinas.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $3,800 each year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The AQ "Saints" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.aquinas.edu.

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).