Overview

Students in the Writing program at Northwest Missouri State University work across the spectrum of writing studies—from writing professional reports to writing poems. Northwest students are not canalized strictly into writing for news media like in a journalism program, to courses in fiction and poetry like in creative writing programs or to vocationally focused genres like technical writing programs. Rather, we’ve designed a major to help and challenge students to grow into flexible, effective, communicative writers.

When employers make hiring decisions, they seek smart people who write well. Northwest’s writing major is like cross-training for today’s job market. You will receive professional training without an expiration date—a liberal arts degree that prepares you for your first job after college and every job you decide to do after. We think studying writing is excellent preparation for life as an artist, scholar, citizen and professional—all the things that you should be when you finish a rigorous undergraduate education at a supportive university, and all the things you need to succeed in contemporary life.

Students may choose to earn a bachelor's degree in writing with an emphasis in professional writing or creative writing and publishing.

Career Opportunities

Job titles related to this major include:

Writer

Editor

Journalist

Lawyer

Project manager

Technical writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing

Writing and Rhetoric

Professional and Technical Writing

Studies in Language

Professional Portfolio Preparation

Creative Writing: Fiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: There is no deadline for admission applications as the university has a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

ACT/SAT test - optional

Admission criteria for students who do not submit an ACT or SAT test score:

Minimum 3.00 cumulative grade-point average
Complete high school college-preparatory curriculum
Students who have completed the GED or HiSET are eligible with a minimum score of 660 on the GED or a minimum score of 75 on the HiSET.

* Students who must submit an ACT or SAT score for admission:

Home-schooled
Unaccredited high school graduate
For students with less than a 3.00 cumulative GPA and/or not on track to complete the high school college-preparatory curriculum.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22522 USD / year

≈ 22522 USD / year
Out-of-State

22522 USD / year

≈ 22522 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13795 USD / year

≈ 13795 USD / year

Living costs

Maryville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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