nothatcreativearewe

I just realized that i might be contradiction myself by first saying that my main criterion is a place where i can learn to read like a writer and then following up and saying that most programs would claim to fulfill these two criteria. That was worded poorly, reading and writing like a writer could be considered as two criteria but the two beget each other in my opinion , so really its one, but if we're in the mood to be pedantic its two...

I'm not studying any type of creative writing or literature in college right now, but I am planning on attending a creative writing program. So my main criterion for a good program is that it must in a way teach me how to write and read like a writer. Both in theory and technically. I suppose most creative writing programs would consider themselves to fulfill these two criteria, but im looking for something that stresses faculty instruction over a more hands-off "let-the-students-explore-and-discover-their-writing" kinda thing. Of course a good balance of this would be welcome. Any suggestions for anyone else going the searching process and/or have gone through the process?