Creative Writing, Minor
Program Overview
The undergraduate minor in creative writing is for non-English majors who are interested in developing their skills as poets and fiction writers.
Undergraduate Policies
For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
The minor in creative writing requires 15 credit hours and is intended for non-English majors. Nine credit hours must go toward creative writing coursework and six credit hours may go toward either additional creative writing courses or other 200- or 300-level ENGL courses. English majors interested in Creative Writing should follow the requirements for the Creative Writing Concentration listed in the English BA program.
In the minor, students will take creative writing courses–including poetry, fiction, playwriting, and nonfiction–and will be required to specialize in a particular genre by taking a sequence of at least two courses in that genre (e.g., ENGL 213 and ENGL 303).
Up to 6 credit hours may count toward another minor if applicable.
In addition to the required coursework, students must submit a creative writing portfolio.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| ENGL 203 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| Creative Writing Electives a | 6 | |
| Introduction to Fiction Writing | ||
| Introduction to Poetry Writing | ||
| Podcasting Workshop | ||
| Intermediate Writing Workshop: Fiction | ||
| Intermediate Writing Workshop: Poetry | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction | ||
| Feature/Magazine Writing | ||
| Advanced Playwriting | ||
| Topics in Fiction Writing | ||
| Topics in Poetry Writing | ||
| Additional Creative Writing or English Electives | 6 | |
Any Creative Writing course listed above | ||
Any other 200- or 300-level ENGL course | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
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At least 6 credit hours in one Creative Writing genre.