Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at University of Arkansas at Monticello 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 Arkansas colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM)

Highway 425 South, Monticello, AR

About
The University of Arkansas -  Monticello was founded in 1909 as the Fourth District Agricultural School with the intent to provide educational opportunities to the residents of southeast Arkansas. The school became a junior college in 1928, and a four year degree granting institution in 1940.

In 1971 the school was added to the University of Arkansas System, expanding its offerings and permanently changing the school's name. In 2003 the school expanded once more through the additions of UAM College of Technology - McGehee and UAM College of Technology - Crossett allowing for vocational and technical training throughout the southeast of the state resulting in certificate and associate degree programs.

Academics
The University of Arkansas - Monticello offers a large number of programs and majors, allowing enrolled students to choose the one that best suits future plans and goals. The completion of a bachelor degree program typically takes four years to complete, requiring the student to take a courses within their majors curriculum, general education classes, and electives.

Students may also pursue a minor degree, which allows a student to obtain an additional education in a second area of study, though not quite as intensively as a major. Graduate programs require a separate admissions process, with student having earned the necessary degree and GRE scores to be considered for admissions.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Biology
• Education
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at University of Arkansas - Monticello must submit an application for enrollment which may be done through the school's website. The information provided by the application will be reviewed along with transcripts and other provided information, followed by a decision regarding entry into a bachelor degree program. Students enrolling in associate degree or certificate programs will be admitted if they meet the minimum requirements for entry.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Due to national regulations students may be randomly selected to provide additional information to ensure the accuracy of the FAFSA. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year due to possible changes in financial circumstances of a given student and his or her family from year to year.

Athletics
The University of Arkansas - Monticello participates in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II in the Great Western Conference. Students participating in intercollegiate athletics will be able to develop useful skills, such as leadership, teamwork and discipline that can be applied to one's personal, professional and academic life. Students may contact the athletic department to obtain the forms necessary to participate in tryouts.

Athletic programs at UAM Monticello:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Softball
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Arkansas at Monticello 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

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).