Creative Writing, Certificate

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The Creative Writing Certificate offers students the opportunity to work in an intensive format with faculty who are practicing writers in workshop-style classes to discover and develop their writing strengths in the genres of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Small classes, an emphasis on individual conferencing, and the development of a writing portfolio allow students to see themselves as artists and refine their writing.

Total Credits for the Certificate: 12

Requirements:

One-year Program:

Three courses in Creative Writing at the 300-level or higher (9 credits). Possible courses to include: ENG 310 Advanced Fiction Writing , ENG 311 Advanced Poetry Writing , ENG 312 Advanced Nonfiction Writing , and ENG 314 Advanced Screenwriting . ENG 215 Writing for Children and Young Adults , ENG 218 Writing for the Stage , or ENG 219 Digital and Immersive Storytelling: Creative Writing Across Mediums can be substituted for one 300-level workshop at the discretion of the Program Director.

ENG 415 Writing Certificate Capstone : The course is the culmination of a student’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Creative Writing. Working one-on-one with a Creative Writing Faculty member, students will produce a complete professional and publishable manuscript of their creative work: approximately 50 pages of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, or a hybrid mixed-genre manuscript.

Portfolio of Writings

Post-Baccalaureate students will develop a portfolio of writings for applying to graduate schools or for personal or professional development.