(Code 540-603)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Fifteen credits including:
ENGL 220	Introduction to Creative Writing	3
Three credits from:		3
ENGL 245	American Literature Since 1945
ENGL 273	Creative and Narrative Nonfiction
ENGL 274	The Short Story
ENGL 275	The Novel
ENGL 276	Poetry
Three credits from 300-level literature courses		3
Three credits from:		3
ENGL 310	Intermediate Poetry Writing
ENGL 311	Intermediate Fiction/Nonfiction Writing
Three credits from:		3
ENGL 410	Creative Writing Workshop - Poetry
ENGL 411	Creative Writing Workshop - Fiction
ENGL 412	Creative Writing Workshop - Nonfiction
ENGL 413	Prose Writing Workshop-Topics
Note: There must be at least 48 unique credits between a student's major and this certificate if course work overlaps for purposes of meeting graduation requirements for first and second degree programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

Outcomes for all English Programs

• Read and interpret text from a variety of critical perspectives.
• Write effectively for different purposes and audiences.
• Plan, conduct, and document research using appropriate sources.
• Describe the dynamic nature, diversity, and structure of the English language.

Outcomes for Creative Writing Emphasis

• Create original, effective poetry.
• Create original, effective fiction or creative non-fiction.