Creative Writing Minor

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The minor in Creative Writing is designed for students majoring in other fields who are interested in the writing of imaginative literature, which may include such forms as poetry, fiction, and drama. A total of 24 units is required, of which 8–12 units must be in lower division and 12–16 units in 400-level courses.

Requirements for the Minor (24 units)

Lower Division Required Courses (8 or 12 units)

Select one or two from the following (4 or 8 units):

Note:

(Prerequisite to ENGL 207 for students in the creative writing minor is at least 4 units from the lower division requirement listed above.)

Required course (4 units)

ENGL 207 - Beginning Creative Writing (4)

Electives (select 12–16 units with adviser approval)

ENGL 406 - Writing Nonfiction (4)
* ENGL 407 - Writing Fiction (4)
* ENGL 408 - Writing Poetry (4)
TA 476 - Play Writing (4)
TVF 465 - Seminar: Advanced Scriptwriting (4)

Note:

*May be repeated once for credit in the minor.

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Creative Writing Minor

Requirements for the Minor (24 units)

Lower Division Required Courses (8 or 12 units)

Note:

Required course (4 units)

Electives (select 12–16 units with adviser approval)

Note: