Creative Writing Minor

Minor Requirements

Creative writing minors take 6 total courses.

• 3 creative writing workshops (ENGL 217 can only be taken once)
• 3 literature classes (two of which must be at the upper level)

Workshop Courses

ENGL 217 may be taken only once. Instructor permission is necessary for admission to creative writing courses at the 300 and 400 levels.

Three workshop courses chosen from among the following:

• ENGL 217 - Introductory Workshop in Creative Writing
• ENGL 374 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop
• ENGL 377 - Fiction Writing Workshop
• ENGL 378 - Poetry Writing Workshop
• ENGL 477 - Advanced Workshop
• ENGL 491 - Independent Study

GPA Requirement

Passing grades are required in a minimum of five courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.00 averaged over all courses taken in the department.

English and Creative Writing Department

For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the English and Creative Writing Department catalog page.