English - Creative Writing Emphasis (Minor)

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Program Summary

The Creative Writing Minor offers introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes in the genres of Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction. The Minor has been designed based on hallmarks for undergraduate courses suggested by the Association of Writing Programs which include a three-tiered curriculum in the genres of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction; a robust literary focus; an undergraduate literary journal; and a reading series of visiting writers. Students also have the opportunity to design a focused “track” through their electives. The Creative Writing Minor prepares students for careers with writing and editing components. The Minor serves undergraduate students as a complement to a variety of disciplines, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, Communication, and the Sciences.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the minor.

English - Creative Writing Minor Curriculum (21 Credits)

Core Required Courses (6 Credits)

ENGL 2320 - Creative Writing in the Genres 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2400 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Credit(s)

Creative Writing Options (6 Credits)

Complete two of the following:

ENGL 3010 - Intermediate Poetry Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3030 - Intermediate Fiction Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3040 - Intermediate Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 Credit(s)

Electives (9 Credits)

Choose any upper-division English Department offerings 6 Credit(s)
Choose any 4000-level creative writing course 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 21

Program Learning Outcomes

Compose original fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, showing a critical awareness of aesthetics, prosody, and narrative techniques.
Identify, describe, and analyze the literary features of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
Create a polished and cohesive portfolio of work in at least one genre at the advanced level.
Produce a focused and constructive reflection of their own efforts that indicates an understanding of their writing process, as well as sufficient execution of craft techniques, and awareness of strengths and areas for improvement.