Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at University of Notre Dame 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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University of Notre Dame

3200 South Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

University of Notre Dame is a nonprofit private institution located in Notre Dame, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. University of Notre Dame has an annual student enrollment of about twelve thousand.

Areas of study available at University of Notre Dame include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to University of Notre Dame achieve an SAT score in a range of 1340 - 1520, or an ACT composite score within the range of 32 - 34. Only 24% of applicants are accepted to the school due to the large number of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. University of Notre Dame may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Notre Dame Irish participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)

Students can visit the school's http://www.nd.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Notre Dame offers a master'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

Salary & Wages

• Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Annual Salary: $69020

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).