Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Southwestern College – WInfield 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 Kansas colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Southwestern College – WInfield (SCCC)

1801 N. Kansas Ave., Liberal, KS

Southwestern College is a nonprofit private institution located in Winfield, KS and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. About a thousand students enroll at Southwestern College yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1160 to 1450, or an ACT composite score within the range of 19 to 24. This school has an acceptance rate of around 87 percent of which only 48 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at sckans.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $3,200 annually. Students at Southwestern College may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Southwestern College is the "Moundbuilders", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.sckans.edu to view additional information.

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).