Creative Writing Minor

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Minor Requirements (six courses)

The Creative Writing Minor is directed and administered by the Chair of the English Department, and students are advised by full-time creative writing faculty. Students may major in English and minor in Creative Writing and are permitted to double-count specific courses toward fulfillment of the requirements in both programs.

Introductory Courses in Writing:

at least two courses, each one in a different genre:

ENG 205 - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing 1 course unit
ENG 207 - Introduction to Playwriting 1 course unit
ENG 221 - Introduction to Poetry Writing 1 course unit OR
ENG 245, 246 - Poetry & the Imaginative Process 1 course unit
ENG 226 - Introduction to Screenwriting 1 course unit
ENG 227 - Introduction to Fiction Writing 1 course unit OR
ENG 240, 241 - The Nature of Narrative 1 course unit

Note:

A 200-level Special Topic writing course might also substitute for the Introductory Courses in Writing requirement.

Advanced Writing Courses:

At least two courses from the following list:

COM 321, 322 - Writing for the Media 1 course unit
ENG 303 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction Workshop 1 course unit
ENG 305 - Advanced Fiction Workshop 1 course unit
ENG 307 - Advanced Playwriting Workshop 1 course unit
ENG 309 - Advanced Poetry Workshop 1 course unit
ENG 364 - Advanced Screenwriting Workshop 1 course unit
ENG 370 - Living Writers Workshop 1 course unit

NOTE:

A 300-level or higher Special Topic writing course, Independent Study, or Internship might also substitute for the Advance Writing Course.

Elective in Writing Course

One additional course chosen from Introductory or Advanced writing courses listed above.

Literature:

At least one 300 level or higher literature course offered in the English or Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Departments, OR
ENG 293 - Living Writers 1 course unit