Creative Writing
Program Director--Dr. John McDermott
The purpose of the minor in Creative Writing is to allow students, regardless of major, to develop advanced skills in the creation of original fiction, poetry, and/or creative non-fiction. Student must take ENG 261 and ENG 463 and then a mix of workshop courses to fulfill the 18 credit hours required.
261 Introduction to Creative Writing
359 Intermediate Poetry Workshop
361 Intermediate Fiction Workshop
362 Intermediate Creative Non-fiction Workshop
459 Advanced Poetry Workshop
461 Advanced Fiction Workshop
462 Advanced Creative Non-fiction
463 Elements of Craft
Creative Writing Minor |
|
Course |
Hrs |
261 |
3 |
359, 361, 362 |
6-9 |
459, 461, 462 |
6-9 |
463 |
3 |
Total |
18 |
Note for Creative Writing minors who are also English Majors: Creative Writing credits taken to complete the minor do not count for your English major credits. You may take additional Creative Writing courses beyond the minimum of 18 for the minor and apply them to your English major. With the consent of your advisor, THR 463 may also be used to fulfill credits for the Creative Writing minor.
The topics for Advanced Workshop courses vary; for example, ENG 461 may focus on screenwriting or a particular genre, such as mystery or fantasy. Advanced Poetry may focus on formal styles or open verse; Creative Nonfiction includes travel narrative, memoir, food writing, and biography.