Creative Writing Certificate
The Creative Writing Certificate is intended for any University student interested in advanced study of creative writing, both as reader and as writer. Those who plan to pursue the certificate should apply to the program advisor for admission no later than the end of their sophomore year. More information about the Creative Writing Certificate is given at the Department of English website.
Total Hours Required: 18
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete requirements of an undergraduate major | ||
| Hours chosen from: English, theatre and dance, or radio-television-film | 6 | |
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Playwriting I | ||
| Fiction Writing | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Poetry Writing | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Playwriting II | ||
| Short Story Workshop | ||
| Poetry Workshop | ||
| Intensive Creative Writing (Part A) | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Playwriting III | ||
| Advanced Fiction Workshop | ||
| Advanced Poetry Workshop | ||
| Intensive Creative Writing (Part B) | ||
| Hours chosen from: a list of approved courses available from the program advisor | 3 | |
| College Requirements - Liberal Arts | ||
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
- At least nine hours must be completed in residence.
- The student must earn a grade of at least C- in each course taken to fulfill the Creative Writing Certificate requirements.
Honors Option
To earn an Honors Creative Writing Certificate, students must fulfill the following additional requirements:
- CRW X70H Honors Creative Writing Project with a grade of at least A-
- A University Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.66 in the coursework required for the Creative Writing Certificate and a cumulative University GPA of at least 3.33.