Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Bryan College – Dayton 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 Tennessee colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Bryan College – Dayton

Also known as William Jennings Bryan College

325 Cherry Ave, McKenzie, TN

Bryan College - Dayton provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dayton, TN and operated as a private institution. The school's Interdenominational affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 1,200 students are enrolled per year at William Jennings Bryan College.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1420 - 1880 on the SAT and between 20 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Bryan College - Dayton. 57% of applicants are accepted to Bryan College - Dayton, of which 49 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at bryan.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. Bryan College - Dayton may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Bryan College - Dayton through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the William Jennings Bryan College website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Jennings Bryan College offers a bachelor'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).