Writing & Art Colleges

Many universities cater to students looking for business degrees and less on those who want to learn about creative careers. Luckily, there are specialized arts colleges where you can get a focused writing education. Whether you're looking for an undergraduate or graduate degree in writing, you can find it all from these colleges.

The California College of the Arts offers both undergraduate- and graduate-level studies in writing and literature. For undergraduates, the Writing and Literature program focuses on literary traditions and the craft of writing in many different subject categories. If you already have an undergraduate degree, consider the San Francisco or Oakland campus's Master of Fine Arts in Writing. This is a 2-year course full of workshops on fiction, poetry and other popular writing forms.

Besides the wealth of traditional art classes, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has options for writers, too. You could go for the BFA with an emphasis on writing. You'll study both traditional and modern aspects of writing, including writing workshops and classes on writing for the Internet. There is also a graduate program for writing.

Located in beautiful Chester, New Hampshire, Chester College of New England is a popular art school in the region. Its Department of Writing and Literature covers all aspects of writing for undergraduates. You can major in either creative writing or professional writing, and the school offers online classes and study abroad options besides the traditional in-class education structure. There are also programs in photography, media arts and design, and fine arts.