Creative Writing Certificate
For writers looking for develop their voice and produce original work, the Creative Writing Certificate guides students as they deepen their writing practices and sharpens their critical and and stylistic skills. Students may choose to focus on writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, while also getting exposure to related literary and publishing work, such as editing and feature writing. The workshop-based course structure helps to strengthen craft and build an original portfolio of work.
Students earn the Certificate in Writing by completing 15 hours in selected writing courses with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The specific requirements for the Creative Writing Certificate are listed below.
Students may earn the Certificate in Writing by completing 15 hours in selected writing courses with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Courses for the certificate should be chosen with the guidance of Jeanne Allison, Writing Certificate Program Coordinator.
Students must take at least two of the following English courses: 3030, 3040, 4130, 4140, 4895, 4890 and at least one must be a 4000-level course.
For more information, or to inquire about pursuing your Writing Certificate, please contact The English Department office, English Department Chair Dr. Lynn Staley, or Writing Certificate Coordinator and Advisor, Jeanne Allison. We will be happy to assist you.
| 2000-Level Courses (Students may take no more than two 2000 level courses) | |
|---|---|
| ENGL 2030 | Beginning poetry Writing Workshop (CW) |
| ENGL 2040 | Beginning fiction Writing Workshop (CW) |
| ENGL 2330 | Introduction to Poetry (Lit) |
| ENGL 2340 | Introduction to Fiction (Lit) |
| ENGL 2350 | Introduction to Drama (Lit) |
| Creative Writing and Literature Courses | |
|---|---|
| ENGL 3030 | Poetry Workshop:Lyric and Form |
| ENGL 3040 | Fiction Workshop: Narrative Structure |
| ENGL 3090 | Writing About Literature |
| ENGL 3100 | Junior-Level Writing |
| ENGL 4130 | Advanced Poetry Writing |
| ENGL 4140 | Advanced Fiction Writing |
| ENGL 4160 | Special Topics in Writing (Advanced poetry and fiction workshop) |
| ENGL 4890 | Writing Internship |
| ENGL 4892 | Independent Writing Project (limited availability) |
| ENGL 4895 | Editing Litmag |
| Professional Writing Courses (Students are encouraged to take at least one professional writing course, but no more than two.) | |
|---|---|
| ENGL 2080 | Advertising Copywriting (or MEDIA 2080) |
| ENGL 3150 | Feature Writing (or MEDIA 3150) |
| ENGL 4860 | Editing |
The capstone course may be 4130, 4140, 4890, or 4895. If 4890 is used, it will be an internship in literary publishing, feature writing, or advertising copywriting. To use 4130 or 4140, the student must obtain the coordinator's permission and do extra work in the course. The "Editing Litmag" course, 4895, may also be used as the final course for this certificate.
