Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Goddard 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 Vermont colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Goddard College (CCV)

660 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT

Goddard College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Plainfield, Vermont and operated as a private institution. Goddard College, with only about 800 students enrolled, provides a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

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

• Liberal Arts
• Creative Writing
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. More information from the admissions office can be found at goddard.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $700. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

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

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CCV has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).