Writing, Creative Writing Concentration Minor

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Students seeking personal enrichment through writing, as well as those seeking skill and versatility in professional arenas, are well served through the minor in writing. In addition to an emphasis on expressive and creative writing, the selection of courses for the writing minor offers training and practice in writing skills and discourse forms found in public, professional, and academic contexts. Students minoring in writing may choose one of two concentrations: Creative Writing or Professional Writing.

Minor Requirements

Students seeking a minor in writing with a concentration in creative writing take six (6) courses: three (3) core courses and three (3) electives. In addition, students must submit a writing portfolio to the department in the semester of graduation.

Core Courses

ENGW 167 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Techniques of Creative Writing
ENGW 261 - Writing Poetry
OR
ENGW 262 - Writing Creative Nonfiction
OR
ENGW 263 - Writing Fiction
OR
ENGW 267 - Topics/Techniques in Writing
Creative Writing Workshop
ENGW 361 - Poetry Workshop
OR
ENGW 362 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop
OR
ENGW 363 - Fiction Workshop
OR
ENGW 367 - Creative Writing Workshop-Special Topics
OR
ENGW 368 - Playwriting Workshop
OR
ENGW 369 - Screenwriting Workshop

Electives

Three (3) of the following ENGW courses are required as electives.
They must include one 300-level elective and one 400-level elective.

Notes

Students in both the English Major and the Writing Minor may count only one course toward both programs.

• English 140, 225, or 280 (formerly ENG 300) may not be used as an elective in the Writing minor.

• Students are encouraged to design an intentional sequence within the minor: for example, taking both ENGW 261 (Writing Poetry) and ENGW 361 (Poetry Writing Workshop). Other sequences include 262-362 (Creative Nonfiction) and 263-363 (Fiction).