Creative Writing Concentration
The concentration in creative writing offers students an in-depth experience in writing and literature. Students will study forms of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction as they work on improving their own creative writing skills.
Requirements
Students may earn the concentration in creative writing by completing 6 units, selected from two required areas.
Required (3 Units)
ENGL 215 Creative Writing-Fiction
ENGL 216 Creative Writing-Poetry
ENGL 316 Advanced Creative Writing
Three Electives from:
One of the following: ENGL 220, 240, 250, or 260
One or more literature courses at the 300 or 400-level
ENGL 406 Independent Study
TART 401 Play writing
Multiple mysteries bring Olson success
“Perseverance pays off,” Karen Olson ’82 says, encouraging aspiring writers. “This is not something that happens overnight, but if you’re a good writer and have a good book to market, someone will see that. And if it doesn’t happen the first time, don’t give up.”
