English
English
Cultivate Critical Thinking and Writing Skills for Diverse Career Paths
Program Overview
Build your skills to write clearly, think critically, and communicate for different audiences. College of Western Idaho's (CWI) English program introduces you to creative writing, literature, and professional writing, giving you hands-on experience while strengthening reading, writing, and analytical skills. You will start with an introductory course that lets you explore all three areas before choosing the path that fits your goals.
Choose your focus. The Creative Writing emphasis develops your voice through projects and literary magazine editing or related internships. The Literature emphasis sharpens your analytical skills and explores global perspectives through diverse texts. The Professional Writing emphasis provides real-world experience with an internship and courses that include writing with AI tools. Each pathway prepares you for continued education and meaningful careers.
Learning Opportunities
- Discover Your Path: Explore creative writing, literature, and professional writing in an introductory course.
- Work Behind the Scenes in Publishing: Gain hands-on experience through literary magazine editing or a writing internship.
- Build Career-Ready Skills: Complete a Professional Writing internship to practice real-world communication.
- Explore Global Perspectives: Examine how culture, history, and perspective shape meaning in literature.
- Strengthen Your Writing Process: Use AI tools and feedback to improve your writing across contexts.
Areas of Study
Degrees & Certificates
English – Creative Writing Emphasis – Associate of Arts Degree
Cost:
$9,580
English – Literature Emphasis – Associate of Arts Degree
English – Professional Writing – Associate of Arts Degree
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Career Opportunities
779
Annual Openings*
$
36.02
Hourly Median Wage*
$
74,921
Annual Median Salary
10.07
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
422
Annual Openings*
$
29.28
Hourly Median Wage*
$
60,902
Annual Median Salary
3.72
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
63
Annual Openings*
$
20.34
Hourly Median Wage*
$
42,307
Annual Median Salary
20.52
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
51
Annual Openings*
$
21.60
Hourly Median Wage*
$
44,928
Annual Median Salary
13.9
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
20
Annual Openings*
$
38.14
Hourly Median Wage*
$
79,331
Annual Median Salary
9.26
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors.
$
15.39
Hourly Median Wage*
$
32,011
Annual Median Salary
16.3
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
*Data sourced from Lightcast™ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.
Admissions
Step 1
- Apply to CWI.
- Choose English as your major.
Step 2
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Cost & Aid
As a student in this program, you may be eligible for financial aid and scholarships.
Enrichment Opportunities
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Transfer Information
Plan ahead for a smooth transition to a four-year college or university.
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