Creative Writing Minor

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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.

Admission Requirements

Current UNCW Undergraduate Students

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Requirements for a Minor in Creative Writing

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

Core Courses (15 Credit 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.)

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

6 hours chosen from:

Total Credit Hours: 21

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.