Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Western State College of Colorado 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 Colorado colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Western State College of Colorado

3811 E 120th Ave, Thornton, CO

Western State College of Colorado is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Gunnison, CO, which is a predominantly rural area. Western State College of Colorado has an annual student enrollment of about 2,300.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to Western State College of Colorado earn an SAT score in a range of 940 to 1130, or an ACT composite score between 19 to 24. This school accepts around 90 percent of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, about 32 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $6,000, while nonresidents pay $17,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,100 for the year. Western State College of Colorado may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Western State College of Colorado through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Volleyball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.western.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western State College of Colorado has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

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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

Salary & Wages

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Annual Salary: $49280

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

Salary & Wages

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 930
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $59180

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

Salary & Wages

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $72740

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).