Creative Writing

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Earn an associate degree in creative writing and explore writing and story skills by studying Creative Writing at Austin Community College. You’ll learn about plot structure, effective literary devices, and helpful editing practices. Whether you’re a screenwriter, children’s author, or a genre-bender, ACC has you covered.

Career & Salary Information

While the publishing industry is highly competitive, writing skills can be a great advantage in almost any career. Wordsmiths often create content for advertising campaigns, books, magazines, movies, television, social media, and more.

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ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.

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Academic Program Department Contacts

Use the information below to contact this program with any specific questions.
Academic Program First NameLast NamePhoneEmailDepartment Website
AccountingGermaineRandolph512-223-4800[email protected]PCACChttps://business.austincc.edu/accounting/
AccountingLarryStephens512-223-4992[email protected]PCACChttps://business.austincc.edu/accounting/
Advanced ManufacturingTimHemesath 512-223-1453[email protected]PCAMThttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/advanced-manufacturing/
Agricultural SciencesSavannahRugg512-223-9454[email protected]PCAGRhttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/agricultural-sciences/
American Sign Language-Interpreter TrainingEmilyAnderson512-223-3208[email protected]PCASLhttps://pss.austincc.edu/aslit/
American Sign Language-Interpreter TrainingFallonBrizendine512-271-2446[email protected]PCASLhttps://pss.austincc.edu/aslit/
AnthropologyCarleenSanchez512-223-3307[email protected] TFSSAhttps://sites.austincc.edu/anthropology/
Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided DesignJeffreyMuhammad512-223-4844[email protected] PCEDGhttps://acc-cad.com/
Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided DesignStacey Ong-Thai512-223-4841[email protected]PCEDGhttps://acc-cad.com/
ArtBernardoDiaz512-223-7630[email protected]PCARThttps://admc.austincc.edu/art/
Audio Technology and IndustryPaulStautinger512-223-4037[email protected]PCCMMhttps://admc.austincc.edu/audio-technology-industry/
Audio Technology and IndustryHaleyWeber512-223-4020[email protected]PCCMMhttps://admc.austincc.edu/audio-technology-industry/
Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing TechnologyThomas (TJ) Bragg (ext. 74338)512-414-1700[email protected]PCABRhttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/autobody/
Automotive Techology and Outdoor Powered EquipmentKristin Land512-223-0346[email protected]PCAUThttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/autotech/
Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered EquipmentMichael (Mike)Shoebroek512-223-0346[email protected]PCAUThttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/autotech/
Bachelor of Applied Science in CybersecurityMaryKohls512-223-3185[email protected]8549https://sites.austincc.edu/cs/bas-cybersecurity/
Bachelor of Applied Science in Software DevelopmentLa TashaRoberts512-223-7527[email protected]8503https://sites.austincc.edu/cs/bas/
Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering TechnologySoniaSantamaria512-223-1452 [email protected]PCAMThttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/advanced-manufacturing/bat/
BiologyCurtisEckerman512-223-3322[email protected]TFBIOhttps://sites.austincc.edu/biology/
BiotechnologyLinneaFletcher512-223-5912[email protected]PCBIThttps://sem.austincc.edu/biotech/
BiotechnologyStevenSpurlock512-223-5915[email protected]PCBIThttps://sem.austincc.edu/biotech/
Building Construction TechnologyJoeyCase512-223-0348[email protected]PCBCThttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/bct/
Business AdministrationInaMidkiff512-223-2072[email protected]@0001https://sites.austincc.edu/bua/
Business, Government, and Technical CommunicationsLucindaSmither512-223-4545[email protected]PCTEChttps://admc.austincc.edu/acctechcomm/
Business, Government, and Technical CommunicationsRisé Lara512-223-4545[email protected]PCTEChttps://admc.austincc.edu/acctechcomm/
Career ACCelerator: LAN AdministratorMaryKohls512-223-3185[email protected]PCCIShttps://sites.austincc.edu/cs/computer-information-technology/network-administration/
ChemistryBrianBocknack512-223-3323[email protected]TFCHEhttps://sites.austincc.edu/chem/
Child Care and DevelopmentReginaMcGough512-223-9204[email protected]PCCHDhttps://education.austincc.edu/childdev/
Communication StudiesLucindaSmither512-223-4545[email protected]TFCOHhttps://admc.austincc.edu/commstudies/
Communication StudiesRiséLara512-223-4545[email protected]TFCOHhttps://admc.austincc.edu/commstudies/
Computer Information TechnologyMaryKohls 512-223-3185[email protected]PCCIShttps://sites.austincc.edu/cs/computer-information-technology/
Computer ScienceMaryKohls 512-223-3185[email protected]PCCOShttps://sites.austincc.edu/cs/computer-science/
Conservation Science and Wildlife Management MarkShepherd[email protected]TFPHHhttps://sites.austincc.edu/ees/
Creative WritingTracySpohn512-223-2653[email protected]PCCRWhttps://sites.austincc.edu/crw/
Creative WritingPrudenceArceneaux512-223-7196[email protected]PCCRWhttps://sites.austincc.edu/crw/
Criminal JusticeFrederick (Dale)Toler 512-223-2082[email protected]PCCRJhttps://pss.austincc.edu/criminal-justice/
Culinary ArtsStephanieHerrington 512-223-5179[email protected]PCCUAhttps://cht.austincc.edu/cularts/
DanceCatherineSolaas512-223-7198[email protected]PCDANhttps://sites.austincc.edu/dance/
Dental HygieneTeriFrank(512) 223-5710[email protected]PCDEHhttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/dhyg/
Diagnostic Medical Imaging - RadiologyRiversWright512-223-5888[email protected]PCDMRhttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/diagnostic-medical-imaging/
DramaCynthiaGage512-223-7176[email protected]PCDRMhttps://admc.austincc.edu/drama/
DramaMarcusMcQuirter512-223-7199[email protected]PCDRMhttps://admc.austincc.edu/drama/
EconomicsCarleen Sanchez512-223-3307[email protected]TFSSEhttps://sites.austincc.edu/econ/
Education InstructionRegina (Jeanie)McGough512-223-9204[email protected]TFEDUhttps://education.austincc.edu/educationinstruction/
Emergency ManagementMelissaBrown512-223-1674[email protected]PCEMHhttps://pss.austincc.edu/emergency-management/
Emergency Management JamesDaniels512-223-1683[email protected]PCEMHhttps://pss.austincc.edu/emergency-management/
Emergency Medical Services ProfessionsEricShipman512-223-5918[email protected]PCEMShttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/emsp/
EngineeringJoeBrinkley512-223-4896[email protected]TFPHEhttps://www.austincc.edu/engr/
EngineeringOralia (Lala)Guerra512-223-7483[email protected]TFPHEhttps://www.austincc.edu/engr/
Engineering TechnologyAlbertoQuinonez 512-223-6407[email protected]PCELThttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/engineering-technology
Engineering TechnologyAlonaRojo512-223-6225[email protected]PCELThttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/engineering-technology
EnglishSueBloodsworth512-223-3233[email protected]TFCOEhttps://sites.austincc.edu/english/
EnglishWendyElle512-223-3357[email protected]TFCOEhttps://sites.austincc.edu/english/
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)SusanDas512-223-7451[email protected]PESOLhttps://liberalarts.austincc.edu/esol/
Environmental Science and TechnologyMarkShepherd 512-223-7157[email protected]TFPHHhttps://sites.austincc.edu/ees/
Exercise ScienceRebeccaJames512-223-4784[email protected]PCPFThttps://education.austincc.edu/exercise/
Fashion DesignKarlaDoolittle512-223-5175[email protected]PCFADhttps://business.austincc.edu/fashiondesign/
Fashion DesignVictoriaTaylor512-223-7906[email protected]PCFADhttps://business.austincc.edu/fashiondesign/
Fashion MarketingEileenCollazo512-223-2199[email protected]PCMARhttps://sites.austincc.edu/mkt/
Fashion MarketingInaMidkiff512-223-2072[email protected]PCMARhttps://sites.austincc.edu/mkt/
Fire Protection TechnologyRyan Grinnell512-223-9762[email protected]PCFPThttps://pss.austincc.edu/fireprotection/
Fire Protection TechnologyKristiNorton512-223-9761[email protected]PCFPThttps://pss.austincc.edu/fireprotection/
Fire Protection TechnologyNateZaleski512-223-9764[email protected]PCFPThttps://pss.austincc.edu/fireprotection/
General Studies in ArtsJeanneVaughn512-223-2601[email protected]8269https://instruction.austincc.edu/student-development/
Game Development, Animation, and Motion GraphicsGarryGaber512-223-4803[email protected]PCGDAhttps://admc.austincc.edu/gdamg/
Game Development, Animation, and Motion GraphicsDeannaWhaley512-223-4830[email protected]PCGDAhttps://admc.austincc.edu/gdamg/
General Studies in ArtsAmberSarker512-223-2601[email protected]8269https://instruction.austincc.edu/student-development/
General Studies in Pre-Health SciencesHealth Sciences InformationAdmissions Office512-223-5700[email protected]8397https://sites.austincc.edu/health/general-studies
General Studies in ScienceAmberSarker512-223-2601[email protected]8270https://instruction.austincc.edu/student-development
General Studies in ScienceJeanneVaughn512-223-2601[email protected]8270https://instruction.austincc.edu/student-development
Geographic Information SystemsJenniferBlack512-223-4048[email protected]TFGIShttps://sites.google.com/austincc.edu/gis/home?pli=1&authuser=1
Geographic Information SystemsJeffreyMuhammad512-223-4844[email protected]TFGIShttps://sites.google.com/austincc.edu/gis/home?pli=1&authuser=1
GeographyCarleenSanchez512-223-3307[email protected]TFSSGhttps://liberalarts.austincc.edu/geography/
GeologyMarkShepherd512-223-7157[email protected]TFPHGhttps://sites.austincc.edu/ees
Geospatial EngineeringJenniferBlack512-223-4048[email protected]PCGLShttps://sites.google.com/austincc.edu/landsurveying
Geospatial EngineeringJeffreyMuhammad512-223-4844[email protected]PCGLShttps://sites.google.com/austincc.edu/landsurveying
GovernmentJulz Decker512-223-5127[email protected]TFGOVhttps://sites.austincc.edu/government/
Health and KinesiologyRebeccaJames512-223-4784[email protected]TFHEKhttps://education.austincc.edu/health-kinesiology/
Health Information TechnologyNormaMercado512-223-5928[email protected]PCMEChttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/hitt/
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration TechnologyTolly James Jr.512-223-6105[email protected]PCHARhttps://dmcat.austincc.edu/hart/
HistoryAllanPurcell512-223-3398[email protected]TFHIShttps://sites.austincc.edu/history/
Hospitality Management and Meeting & Event PlanningStacy (Liz)Hundley512-223-5274[email protected]PCHOMhttps://cht.austincc.edu/hospitality/
Human ServicesRaulGarcia512-223-3211[email protected]PCHUShttps://pss.austincc.edu/human-services/
Interdisciplinary StudiesCarleenSanchez512-223-3307[email protected]TFINDhttps://liberalarts.austincc.edu/interdisciplinary-studies/
International BusinessGeorgeFrederickson512-223-4052[email protected]PCINThttps://business.austincc.edu/intlbus/
International BusinessMaryRincon512-223-3710[email protected]PCINThttps://business.austincc.edu/intlbus/
JewelryRachelHinojosa512-223-7211[email protected]PCJWLhttps://sites.austincc.edu/jewelry/
JournalismLucindaSmither512-223-4545[email protected]TFCOJhttps://sites.austincc.edu/journalism/
JournalismRiséLara512-223-2142[email protected]TFCOJhttps://sites.austincc.edu/journalism/
Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementGeorgeFrederickson512-223-4052[email protected]PCLSChttps://business.austincc.edu/intlbus/
Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementMaryRincon512-223-3710[email protected]PCLSChttps://business.austincc.edu/intlbus/
ManagementGeorgeFrederickson512-223-4052[email protected]PCMANhttps://business.austincc.edu/management/
ManagementMaryRincon512-223-3710[email protected]PCMANhttps://business.austincc.edu/management/
MarketingEileenCollazo512-223-2199[email protected]PCMARhttps://sites.austincc.edu/mkt/
MarketingInaMidkiff512-223-2072[email protected]PCMARhttps://sites.austincc.edu/mkt/
MathematicsPaigePeschong[email protected]TFMAThttps://sites.google.com/a/austincc.edu/math-students/
MathematicsCarolynnReed512-223-6052[email protected]TFMAThttps://sites.google.com/a/austincc.edu/math-students/
Medical Laboratory TechnologyKeriBrophy-Martinez512-223-5877[email protected]PCMLThttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/mlab/
Mexican American StudiesCarleenSanchez 512-223-3307[email protected]TFINDhttps://www.austincc.edu/academic-and-career-programs/areas-of-study/liberal-arts-humanities-social-and-behavioral-sciences/mexican-american-studies
MusicShaneAnderson512-223-4004[email protected]PCMUShttps://admc.austincc.edu/music
Nursing - Professional Nursing (ADN)CynthiaQuezada512-223-5700[email protected]PCNURhttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/rnsg/
Nursing - Professional Nursing (RN-to-BSN) CindyGerardo-Ulibarri512-223-5700[email protected]PCNURhttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/rnsg/
Nursing - VocationHaileyTaylor512-223-5746[email protected]PCVONhttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/vnsg/
Occupational Therapy AssistantAmyAnderson512-223-5897[email protected]PCOTAhttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/otha/
Office Administration and TechnologyDeborahBenavidez512-223-5842[email protected]PCOFAhttps://business.austincc.edu/officeadmin/
Office Administration and TechnologyKarla Doolittle512-223-5175[email protected]PCOFAhttps://business.austincc.edu/officeadmin/
ParalegalShawnSlack512-223-3713[email protected]PCLEAhttps://pss.austincc.edu/paralegal/
Pharmacy TechnicianLisaMcCartney512-223-5949[email protected]PCPHThttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/phra/
PhilosophySamuel (Sam)Carrillo512-223-7967[email protected]PCPHIhttps://liberalarts.austincc.edu/philosophy-religion-humanities/
PhilosophyJeanLauer512-223-7916[email protected]PCPHIhttps://liberalarts.austincc.edu/philosophy-religion-humanities/
PhlebotomyHealth Sciences InformationAdmissions Office512-223-5700[email protected]8197https://sites.austincc.edu/health/plab/
Physical Therapist AssistantJoseMilan512-223-5938[email protected]PCPTAhttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/ptha/
Physical Therapist AssistantNatashaKuhnke512-223-5938[email protected]PCPTAhttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/ptha/
PhysicsJoeBrinkley512-223-4896[email protected]TFPHPhttps://www.austincc.edu/physics/
PhysicsOralia (Lala)Guerra512-223-7483[email protected]TFPHPhttps://www.austincc.edu/physics/
Pre-MedRichardEspinosa512-223-5911[email protected]@0007https://sites.austincc.edu/health/pre-med/
Photography + Visual MediaMatthewKrebs512-223-7567[email protected]PCPHOhttps://sites.austincc.edu/photo/
Photography + Visual MediaSeanPerry512-223-4681[email protected]PCPHOhttps://sites.austincc.edu/photo/
PsychologyDan Dydek512-223-0083[email protected]TFBSPhttps://sites.austincc.edu/psych/
Radio-Television-FilmMarkCunningham512-223-4732[email protected]PCRTFhttps://admc.austincc.edu/rtf/
Real EstateEileen Collazo512-223-2199[email protected]PCREEhttps://sites.austincc.edu/rele/
Real EstateIna Midkiff512-223-2072[email protected]PCREEhttps://sites.austincc.edu/rele/
Social WorkBlancaAlvarado512-223-7149[email protected]@0006https://pss.austincc.edu/social-work/
SociologySamuelEchevarria-Cruz512-223-3770[email protected]TFBSShttps://liberalarts.austincc.edu/sociology/
SonographyDriana Gonzales Galvan512-223-5882[email protected]PCDMShttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/sono/
Surgical TechnologyMelanieJecker512-223-5804[email protected]PCSUThttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/srgt/
Technical Theater MarcusMcQuirter512-223-7199[email protected]PCDRMhttps://admc.austincc.edu/drama/
Technical Theater SamanthaWells512-223-7176[email protected]PCDRMhttps://admc.austincc.edu/drama/
The App ACCelerator: Austin Can CodeMaryKohls512-223-3185[email protected]PCCIShttps://sites.austincc.edu/cs/app-accelerator-austin-can-code/
Veterinary TechnologyKerryCoombs512-223-9428[email protected]PCVEThttps://sites.austincc.edu/health/vtht/
Visual CommunicationZoeDahmen512-223-4846 [email protected]PCVCDhttps://admc.austincc.edu/viscom/
Visual CommunicationJosiahSpence512-223-4301[email protected]PCVCDhttps://admc.austincc.edu/viscom/
Welding TechnologyMarjieLaRowe512-223-6443[email protected]PCWEThttps://sites.austincc.edu/welding
Welding TechnologyHaleyWoodward512-223-6442[email protected]PCWEThttps://sites.austincc.edu/welding
World LanguagesVanessaLato512-223-0087[email protected]@0002https://sites.austincc.edu/fola/

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