Writing
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 120 Credits
Writing is the art of creating effective and engaging written communication across various genres and contexts.
Overview
The writing major is designed to cater to a variety of writing
interests, including academic, creative, and professional writing.
Students have the flexibility to tailor their major to align with
their professional and educational goals, and they are required to
complete an internship to gain practical experience. The program
emphasizes the importance of effective communication and critical
thinking, preparing students for diverse careers in writing, editing,
publishing, and more.
Coursework covers a wide range of topics,
including creative nonfiction, document design, fiction, magazine
writing, writing for global and local users, poetry, professional
writing, web writing, and writing with digital tools.
As one of
the few independent undergraduate writing programs in the country, it
uniquely focuses on professional and technical writing, incorporating
the latest technologies for print and web environments. You can engage
in extracurricular activities like contributing to a student-run
literary journal, participating in a visiting writer series, joining a
student reading series, and traveling to writing conferences.
Additionally, the Distinction in Writing program encourages excellence
beyond the classroom, expanding your craft and professional growth.
The writing major immerses you in a collaborative and creative
community, helping you become a critical reader, careful thinker, and
skilled writer.
Department of Writing
gvsu.edu/writing
326 Lake
Ontario Hall
(616) 331-3411
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Top skills- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 45,407.23 | 10% |
| $ 58,661.35 | 25% |
| $ 77,964.52 | 50% |
| $102,698.64 | 75% |
| $129,730.26 | 90% |
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 26,022.85 | 10% |
| $ 36,687.52 | 25% |
| $ 56,667.95 | 50% |
| $ 76,547.93 | 75% |
| $110,045.53 | 90% |
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Top skills- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 12,959.60 | 10% |
| $ 22,471.64 | 25% |
| $ 40,118.94 | 50% |
| $ 66,444.11 | 75% |
| $125,238.28 | 90% |
85%
GVSU Students Receive Offers Before Graduation
25%
Of Students Participate in Research or Experiential Learning with Faculty
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Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
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