Creative Writing Minor

For more information about the department, honors/high honors, transfer credit, etc., visit the English department page.

Minor Requirements

Students interested in the minor in creative writing should talk with a member of the department who teaches the writing workshops in order to plan an appropriate program of study.

The minimum of five courses must include the following:

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 379 - Literary Journalism
ENGL 477 - Advanced Workshop
ENGL 491 - Independent Study

Literature Courses

Two literature courses chosen from English offerings at the 300 and 400 level.

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.