Creative Writing (Minor)

The minor in Creative Writing gives students broad experience in the problems and processes of writing, editing, and publishing creative work; students will write and workshop beyond the beginner's level in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction in an intellectual setting that is challenging and nurturing. The study of creative writing will help make better teachers, writers, journalists, professionals, and graduate students. 

Curriculum for the Minor in Creative Writing

Required Course (Credit: 3 hours)

CRWR 2105

Introduction to Creative Writing

3 credits

Note: CRWR 2105 is a prerequisite for all other creative writing courses, and it can be used as an elective for any course of study.

Upper-Level Creative Writing (Credit: 12 hours)

All students must take at least four (4) 3000- to 4000- level courses with a CRWR designation (Credit: 3 hours each).

Note: Students may repeat an Advanced Creative Writing course in a specific genre once for credit.

Total Hours: 15