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Creative Writing Program Requirements

 

Concentration in Creative Writing

Minor in Creative Writing

Previous requirements

 

Please note that the first set of requirements below will apply to all new majors.  Students who started under the old system may choose which set of requirements to follow. Click to download pdf for a printable copy of the guidelines for new majors. Non-concentration course requirements can be found within the undergraduate advising guide.

 

Concentration in Creative Writing (33 cr.)

 

Gateway Course (6 cr.) 

 

Choose two:

• W206 Introduction to Creative Writing
• W207 Introduction to Fiction Writing (suggested for majors)
• W208 Introduction to Poetry Writing (suggested for majors)

 

Concentration Core (12 cr.) 

 

Four courses in at least two genres, including at least one at the 400 level. One course may be repeated for credit; 400-level courses preferred.

Choose from the following courses:

• ENG W301 Writing Fiction
• ENG W302 Screenwriting
• ENG W303 Writing Poetry
• ENG W305 Writing Creative Nonfiction
• ENG W401 Advanced Fiction Writing
• ENG W403 Advanced Poetry Writing
• ENG W407 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing
• ENG W411 Directed Writing (only with permission)

 

English Experience (12 cr.)

 

Literature (9 cr). Three courses at the 200-level or higher; at least one of which must be 300-400 level.

Language, Pedagogy, and Editing (3 cr). Choose from:

 

• ENG W280 Literary Editing and Publishing
• ENG W310 Language and the Study of Writing
• ENG W365 Theory and Practice of Editing
• ENG W408 Creative Writing for Teachers
• ENG W426 Writing Nonfction: Popular and Professional Publication
• ENG Z206 Introduction to Language Use
• ENG Z301 History of the English Language
• ENG Z302 Understanding Language Structure: Syntax
• ENG Z310 Language in Context: Sociolinguistics

Other courses may also satisfy this requirement; see your advisor for approval.

 

Capstone Seminar (3 cr.)

 

ENG E450 Capstone Seminar

 

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Minor in Creative Writing

 

The minor in creative writing will be of particular interest to students who are contemplating careers in writing or the teaching of writing. It is designed to serve, in addition, the needs of those who believe that one good way to study literature is to learn to produce it. Students choose 15 credit hours from the courses listed under "Creative Writing" in this bulletin and/or the Schedule of Classes. 

 

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Concentration in Creative Writing

 

Gateway Course (3 cr.)  Choose one:

• W206 Introduction to Creative Writing
• W207 Introduction to Fiction Writing
• W208 Introduction to Poetry Writing

 

Distribution Courses (9 cr.) 

One e-credit course each, at the 200 level or above, in linguistics (including W310 Language and Study of Writing), literature, and writing (excluding W396 Writing Fellows Training Seminar, E398 Internship in English, and creative writing courses).

 

Workshop Courses (12 cr.)

At least 3 credits must be at the 400 level.  Choose from the following courses, only one of which may be repeated for credit:

• W301 Writing Fiction
• W302 Screenwriting
• W303 Writing Poetry
• W305 Writing Creative Nonfiction
• W401 Advanced Fiction Writing
• W403 Advanced Poetry Writing

 

English Electives (6 cr.)

One additional 200-400 level literature course and one additional 200 - 400 level writing course (excluding creative writing), linguistics, or film course, or E398 Internship in English.

 

Capstone Seminar (3 cr.) E450

 

 

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