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Creative Writing Minor

 

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The creative writing minor is available to all students, regardless of major, who are interested in developing their skills in writing poetry, fiction, drama, television or film scripts, or creative non-fiction. The minor provides aspiring authors an in-depth exploration of creative writing and prepares them for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) study in creative writing. Related careers include novel writing, poetry writing, playwriting, screenwriting, songwriting, creative blogging, editing, publishing, and review writing.

Program Specifics

Prerequisite to 300-level creative writing course (3 credits)

  • WRIT 271: Creative Writing (unless granted permission by 300-level instructor)

Editing, Publishing, and/or Professional Writing (3 credits)
Choose one course from the following:

  • WRIT 320: Professional Editing
  • WRIT 310: Business Communication

Creative Writing (12 credits)
Choose four courses from the following:

  • COMM 359: Screenwriting
  • THEA 384: Playwriting
  • WRIT 272: Developing Characters
  • WRIT 356: Genre Fiction
  • WRIT 358: Novel Writing
  • WRIT 381: Creative Non-Fiction
  • WRIT 382: Poetry Writing
  • WRIT 383: Short Story Writing
  • WRIT 481: Advanced Manuscript Development (Prerequisite: at least one 300-level creative writing course.)

Literature Course (3 credits)
Choose one course related to your area of writing interest:

  • ENGL 221: Science Fiction
  • ENGL 222: Fantasy Literature
  • ENGL 226: Gothic Literature
  • ENGL 230: Short Story
  • ENGL 242: 19th Century English Novel
  • ENGL 243: 20th Century English Novel
  • ENGL 245: 19th Century American Novel
  • ENGL 246: 20th Century American Novel
  • ENGL 250: World Drama
  • ENGL 252: Modern Drama
  • ENGL 261: Poetry
  • ENGL 262: Modern Poetry

Students should refer to the College Bulletin or the minor course requirements for complete information regarding minor requirements.

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