Creative Writing Minor

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Program Director: Linda Miller, Associate Professor
Associate Professor: Lonsinger

The Creative Writing Minor offers students courses in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, and playwriting. The curriculum prepares students to be imaginative thinkers and writers so that they can excel in various careers, from professional writer to business entrepreneur, from theater director to marketing executive, from neurologist to lawyer. The minor provides students with a fundamental understanding of the primary genres of Creative Writing, introduces them to the nuances of written language, teaches them how to conceptualize and write creative works, and acquaints them with the traditions and innovations in this art form. Courses are taught by faculty in the English, Film Studies, and Media and Communications departments. Students may major in any College major and minor in Creative Writing. Students are permitted to double count specific courses toward fulfillment of the requirements in various other programs.

Minor Requirements (six courses)

Introductory Courses in Creative Writing:

at least two courses:

ENG 205 - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing Course unit(s): 1
ENG 207 - Introduction to Playwriting Course unit(s): 1
ENG 210 - Introduction to Narrative Journalism Course unit(s): 1
ENG 219 - Solitary Voice: Theatre/Creative Writing-Ireland Course unit(s): 1
ENG 221 - Introduction to Poetry Writing Course unit(s): 1
ENG 226 - Introduction to Screenwriting Course unit(s): 1
ENG 227 - Introduction to Fiction Writing Course unit(s): 1
ENG 234 - Writing About Place Course unit(s): 1
ENG 245, 246 - Poetry & the Imaginative Process Course unit(s): 1
ENG 240, 241 - The Nature of Narrative Course unit(s): 1

Note:

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

Advanced Creative Writing Courses:

At least two courses from the following list:

COM 236 - Writing for the Media Course unit(s): 1
ENG 301 - Writing Children’s Literature Course unit(s): 1
ENG 303 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction Workshop Course unit(s): 1
ENG 305 - Advanced Fiction Workshop Course unit(s): 1
ENG 307 - Advanced Playwriting Workshop Course unit(s): 1
ENG 309 - Advanced Poetry Workshop Course unit(s): 1
ENG 364 - Advanced Screenwriting Workshop Course unit(s): 1
ENG 370 - Living Writers Workshop Course unit(s): 1
ENG 905 - Fiction Tutorial Course unit(s): 1
ENG 907 - Playwriting Tutorial Course unit(s): 1
ENG 909 - Poetry Tutorial Course unit(s): 1
ENG 960 - Internship in Writing Course unit(s):
ENG 975 - Writing in the Prisons Course unit(s): .5
ENG 976 - Writing in the Schools Course unit(s): .5

Note:

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

Elective in Creative Writing Course

One additional course chosen from Introductory or Advanced Creative Writing courses listed above. Special Topics courses may also substitute for an Elective in Creative Writing Course.

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 Course unit(s): 1