English—Creative Writing, Minor
The minor in English consists of six courses (18 credits) with a concentration in either Literature or Creative Writing. Students minor in English by completing 18 credits in English courses numbered 200 or higher. Students pursuing a minor in English must work closely with a faculty advisor to design a coherent program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGL 213 | Introduction to the Study of Literature 1 | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Take at least 9 credits of the following: | 9 | |
| ENGL 301 | Narrative Workshop | 3 |
| ENGL 349 | Special Topics in Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 354 | The Craft of Narrative | 3 |
| ENGL 355 | The Craft of Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 376 | Poetry Workshop | 3 |
| ENGL 383 | Playwriting Workshop | 3 |
| ENGL 386 | Memoir Workshop | 3 |
| ENGL 390 | The Craft of Prose | 3 |
| ENGL 392 | The Craft of Memoir | 3 |
| ENGL 395 | Creative Nonfiction Workshop | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| The remaining six credits may be earned in any English courses at the 200 level or above with the exception of General Education courses and English 200. These include courses in literature, creative writing, or language studies. See online course catalog for the full list. | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Students may take one of the English Department’s General Education courses in lieu of ENGL213. This course should be taken early in a student’s minor, preferably in the first semester.