MINOR IN CREATIVE WRITING

The Creative Writing program is committed to encouraging creative written expression. Through writing-intensive seminars and workshops, Creative Writing minors (1) develop their creative thinking and writing ability; (2) gain a greater sensitivity to language; (3) learn to offer and respond to constructive criticism; (4) learn to read literature in terms of craft and method; and (5) become familiar with contemporary authors.

These skills will serve students whether they pursue graduate school or careers immediately after graduation. Depending upon the student’s major, the graduating Creative Writing minor’s options may include pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing or a Doctorate in English, either of which would qualify them for careers in college teaching. Other career directions may include education, writing literature, magazine writing, publishing, journalism, languages, communications, business, and technical and scientific writing.

The minor in Creative Writing consists of eighteen (18) hours. Students completing this minor are required to take:

At least two of the following:

At least one of the following:

WRIT/ENGL 2141, 2143 Journal Practicum also counts towards the minor.

Students may repeat any course, except WRIT 1050, one time.

A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses taken in the minor.