Creative Writing Minor

The minor consists of a minimum of 5 full courses (or the equivalent).

Note: Students must earn minimum grades of B- for all courses that apply toward the minor.

View the catalog page for the creative writing program.

Summary of Requirements

Four Full Creative Writing Courses
One Full Textual Studies Course

Note(s) on Requirements

Two of the creative writing courses must be at the 200 level to gain admission to a 300-level workshop.
At least one creative writing course must be a 300-level workshop.

Detailed Minor Requirements

Creative Writing Minor Course Lists

Creative Writing Courses

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Textual Studies Courses

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Growing as a writer depends upon growing as a reader. The textual studies requirement asks students to deepen their knowledge of the traditions and current practices that shape the genres in which they write. The requirement may be met by courses in literature, narrative, or poetics (generally at the 200-level and above) offered by the departments of English, comparative literature, theater, Africana studies, the language departments, and cinema studies. Textual studies credit may, in some cases, be considered for courses outside of these departments but within the Arts and Humanities (ARHU) division of the college. All such considerations and decisions are at the discretion of the program chair.

Students should consult with their advisors when selecting textual studies courses.