Any online degrees for editing or writing?

[Sister]

Does anyone know of an accredited online institution where I can get a degree in editing or writing? Thanks!

[Tedmeister]

[quote:b1d29eaa06=\"Sister\"]Does anyone know of an accredited online institution where I can get a degree in editing or writing? Thanks![/quote:b1d29eaa06]Robert Gordon University www.rgu.ac.uk offers a Master of Editing and Publishing.

[Sister]

Hmm, I wonder if that degree would hold much weight in the states. That's where I'm located.

[kelkat]

In my search for and MFA in theater, I run across MFA's in writing all the time. Is this what you are interested in, or do you want a more technical writing degree?

[LilOne1989]

I not sure of any colleges in particular but I know that most of the colleges I researched all had some sort of language art degree program. They all most always have a subcatagory for more intense studies. When I started looking at online education I studies the book Petersons Distance Education. It is a huge book and it has tons and tons of school listed. It breaks down the majors/minors, financial aid, pretty much anything that you could want to know including web addys and phone numbers plus physical addresses. They put a new one out every year so it might be worth checking out the local library to see if they have one. I think that they might even had a web address but I would have to double check to be sure -- just looked see if this helps any http://www.petersons.com/distancelearning/code/search.asp?sponsor=

[FetznJtown]

I'm not sure that you will find a degree specifically for writing or editing. However nearly all schools that I've seen offer some type of English or Language Arts degrees.

[mtatum4496]

I've seen pretty much the same thing - online accredited degrees specifically for writing are not something easy to find. It does seem like I came across one some time back, but it also required a minimum number of hours attending classes on the campus.

Of course, unaccredited degrees for writing can be found a lot of places. If the accreditationis not an issue, check out Writer's Digest and some of the other more reputable writing magazines. They could point you in the direction of places that offer instruction with some \"meat\".

[Riggy]

I have also seen a lot of schools that offer this type of study. You might want to do a 'Google' search to narrow down the schools first, and then decide which one(s) you like best. Then contact the schools online to see exactly what they offer.

Riggy

[kelkat]

Most of the schools I have run across have MFA in creative writing, and I've seen alot. I run across Antioch fairly often, does anyone know anything about them?

As for a technical degree, I haven't found that yet. I wouldn't mind getting a degree in grant's consulting and writing.

[capitalist_junkie]

Technical writing degrees are hard to find, which is a shame, because I think they're so essential in today's business-oriented world. I would say that if you're really interested in some sort of technical writing program, contact the composition director of the English department of the school you're interested in and see if you can work something out.

[feline]

I believe there is a solution to this problem and if googling out doesn't help, then it is best to heed the advice of capitalist_junkie , go to the school near your place and which you like, and inquire about it.

[karenlyn]

Thanks for those links! I've looked a few places, too, for online degrees in Editing (or even just English) and haven't been able to find many. Most online degrees are trade or business related.

[kelkat]

I've found out an interesting thing about grant writing - there is no such degree. Not online and not live. It's something the industry is in the process of trying to fix.

As for editing or English, I think a local University would be the best route.

[DJDizzy1]

University of Maryland University College has a degree in communications. You can do different paths. I beleive in technical writing, journalism and a few more. It's been a while since I've looked up the different degrees they offer, but I beleive thats still correct. The school has degrees avaliable online and in location.

[karenlyn]

You're right-- there's this huge market for technical writers, but little available training. Especially online. It's a shame because it's a growing market with lots of opportunities.

[ladygirl99]

I agreed that there should be more training for techincal writers, and I don't why there isn't too many degree offerings in that field.

[Michelle]

Southern Polytechnic has an online Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication. http://www.spsu.edu/htc/home/Grad/grad_certificate.htm

[kelkat]

It's not technical writing per se, but grants writing is a growing industry and there are not degrees ANYWHERE - online or elsewhere. There is no certification, no real "organized" training of any sort. Guess I'm as skilled as the rest of them out there anyway.

[wtbrw801]

I have stumbled on to your conversation, I am interested in a change in carreers. Moving from factory trade to something more. discovered the need for techinacl writers. Can you treel me more about the requirement, etc.?

[lizakollman]

there are plenty of creative writing schools that offer low residency programs. not so much online, but you only have to be on campus 2 times a year.