While there is no existing major in Creative Writing, exceptionally well qualified students have completed majors in Creative Writing through the Independent Major Program. When approved, the independent major in Creative Writing is usually pursued as a double major with another academic major subject.
Requirements for the minor in creative writing are six units of course work, generally including three beginning/intermediate courses chosen from among 159, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 268, and 269, and three electives, including at least one course at the 300 level (360, 361, 362, 364, 367, 371, 373, allowing for advanced work in one or more genres of creative writing which are of particular interest to the student.
The objective of the minor in creative writing is to provide both depth and range, through exposure to the genres of creative writing. Students should consult with the creative writing program director about a plan for the minor in order to ensure admission to the appropriate range of courses.
English majors may elect a three-course concentration in creative writing as part of the English major program. Students interested in the concentration must meet with the Creative Writing Program director by the end of their sophomore year to submit a plan for the concentration and must also confirm the concentration with the chair of the English Department.