Drury GO Associate of Science in English and Writing

Develop your critical thinking abilities as you hone your writing skills. The Associate of Science in English and Writing will give you a strong foundation to:

Write with clarity and purpose
Analyze, discuss, and even question classic texts
Become an independent researcher and writer
Link literature to larger concepts, like social issues or callings

Career Information

Jobs in writing and editing are projected to grow 0.4% by the year 2028 nationally. The median annual wage is $63,510. The average wage for writers in Missouri specifically is $56,860.

You can earn your Bachelor of Science in English and Writing through Drury GO to increase your professional opportunities. An Associate of Science in English and Writing degree develops your skills for a variety of job paths, including:

Technical writing
- Projected growth: 8.5%
- Median annual wage: $71,850
Public relations
- Projected growth: 6.45%
- Median annual wage: $60,000
Marketing
- Projected growth: 8.1%
- Median annual wage: $134,290
Secondary education
- Projected growth: 3.6%
- Median annual wage: $60,320
Fundraising
- Projected growth: 9.3%
- Median annual wage: $56,950

Two Year Graduation Plan

English and Writing, AS

The Associate of Science in English and Writing requires 24 credit hours of coursework.

Foundations

18 hrs.

ENGL 200 Literature Matters 3 hrs.
ENGL 207 Expository Writing: Art of the Essay 3 hrs.
ENGL 253 Grammar and Style 3 hrs.
ENGL 266 Creative Writing I-Fiction 3 hrs.
ENGL 267 Creative Writing I-Poetry 3 hrs.
ENGL 268 Creative Writing I-Nonfiction 3 hrs.

British Literature

3 hrs.

ENGL 202 British Literature II: Nineteenth Century Through The Present 3 hrs.

American Literature