Certificate
Professional Poetry Writing
Enhance your poetry writing skills as you journey toward becoming a published author of individual poems and collections of poetry. This certificate program prepares you to craft poetry that expresses your deepest insights in ways that move your audience. Refine your passion for writing poetry and ground that passion in the evolving creative tradition.
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At a Glance
Classes Begin
June 17
Term Length
10 Weeks
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$12,896
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$19,344
Format
Asynchronous and Hybrid Online
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
Duration
As few as 6 months
Duration
As few as 12 months
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University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.
Skills You’ll Learn
Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Professional Poetry Writing requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).
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4 Concentration Courses |
Graduate Certificate in Professional Poetry Writing requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).
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Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Professional Poetry Writing
Job Titles
Writer
Editor
Song Writer
Teacher Copywriter
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Marketer
Writer and Author Salary​: National Average
$61,820
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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