Creative Writing Minor

Program coordinator: Tim Bass

The Department of Creative Writing offers a minor, which emphasizes development in the craft of writing. The 21-hour Minor in Creative Writing provides students with a foundation in creative writing classes, including an introductory course and a course in the historical development of the discipline. Minors in creative writing also take first-level workshops in the department’s three writing genres: fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. The minor helps students develop basic proficiencies in creative writing, while allowing them to focus their interests through appropriate electives in related study. 21 hours: 15 core, 6 related study electives. The minor requires at least 6 credit hours of course work at the 300–400 level.

Requirements for a Minor in Creative Writing:

21 hours: 15 in core courses, 6 in Related Study electives.

Core Requirements: 15 hours

CRW 201 is the appropriate first course to take in the creative writing minor. After completion of that course, students should take CRW 203 , which may be taken before or at the same time as CRW 207 , CRW 208 , and CRW 209 . (CRW 203 is a pre- or co-requisite.)

Related Study: 6 hours

6 hours chosen from:

Additional Information:

A grade of “C-” or better is required in each course counted toward the minor, and a grade point average of “C” (2.00) or better for all courses counted toward the minor.