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100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,405Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Creative Writing Courses
The creative writing degree program at Mount St. Mary’s 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 California colleges that offer creative writing courses.
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Mount St. Mary’s College (Mt. SAC)
1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA
Mount St. Mary's College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Los Angeles, CA, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Mount St. Mary's College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,900.
Students can select from many areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Social Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to Mount St. Mary's College are in the range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 835 to 1050 for the SAT exam. 68% of applicants are accepted to Mount St. Mary's College, of which 32% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at msmc.la.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $6,700 per year. Students at Mount St. Mary's College may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.
Students should visit the website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mt. SAC has offered the following programs for students:
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 0 |
Master's Degree | 11 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 2 |
Hispanic | 4 |
White | 3 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Creative Writing program at Mt. SAC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Mount St. Mary’s College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To support students and graduates, Mount St. Mary’s College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment