Creative Writing Minor

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.)

CRW 201 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credit Hours: 3
CRW 203 - The Evolution of Creative Writing: Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction Credit Hours: 3
CRW 207 - Fiction Writing I: Invention and Story Craft Credit Hours: 3
CRW 208 - Poetry Writing I: Image and Pattern Credit Hours: 3
CRW 209 - Creative Nonfiction I: Discovery and Story Craft Credit Hours: 3

Related Study: 6 hours

6 hours chosen from:

CRW 302 - Creative Nonfiction: Reading for Craft Credit Hours: 3
CRW 303 - Poetry: Reading for Craft Credit Hours: 3
CRW 304 - Forms of Dramatic Writing Credit Hours: 3
CRW 305 - The Creative Process Credit Hours: 3
CRW 308 - Poetry Writing II: Voice and Vision Credit Hours: 3
CRW 309 - Creative Nonfiction Writing II: Voice and Vision Credit Hours: 3
CRW 314 - Theory and Practice of Literary Translation Credit Hours: 3
CRW 315 - Special Topics in Creative Writing Credit Hours: 3
CRW 316 - Playwriting I Credit Hours: 3
CRW 318 - Screenwriting I: Introduction to Screenwriting Credit Hours: 3
CRW 320 - Special Workshop in Writing Credit Hours: 1 To 3
CRW 321 - Introduction to Book Publishing Credit Hours: 3
CRW 322 - Editing for Publication Credit Hours: 3
CRW 323 - Bookbuilding Credit Hours: 3
CRW 324 - Special Topics in Publishing Credit Hours: 3
CRW 325 - Literary Magazine Practicum Credit Hours: 3
CRW 418 - Screenwriting II: Writing the Feature Film Credit Hours: 3
CRW 419 - Screenwriting III: Film Adaptation Credit Hours: 3
CRW 425 - Advanced Topics in Publishing Credit Hours: 3
CRW 498 - Internship in Writing Credit Hours: 1 To 6

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.