Program: Minor in Creative Writing - California State University, Los Angeles

Apr 02, 2025

University Catalog 2022-2023

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 18 units is required, of which 6-9 units must be in lower division and 9-12 units in upper division.

Requirements for the Minor (18 units)

Lower Division Required Courses (6-9 units)

Required course (3 units)

ENGL 2070 - Beginning Creative Writing [3]

Select one or two from the following (3-6 units):

Note

Transfer students should seek adviser approval for use of comparable lower division coursework completed at another institution.

Upper Division Required Courses (9-12 units)

Electives (select 9-12 units with adviser approval)

Note:

* Students with a declared minor in Creative Writing may seek departmental permission to enroll in courses restricted to English majors. Contact a department adviser for more information on enrolling in upper division ENGL courses.

** May be repeated once for credit in the minor.

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