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Creative Writing (Minor)

Overview

USAO’s creative writing minor comprises 21 credit hours in literature, theory and various genres of writing. The program allows students to study the history and technique of both fiction and poetry, as well as writing for stage and screen.

Minor Requirements

Creative Writing Requirements (9 hours)

ENGL 2403Introduction to Creative Writing

3
ENGL 3613Beginning Poetry Writing

3
ENGL 3623Beginning Fiction Writing

3

Advanced Creative Writing Electives (choose 3 hours)

ENGL 4613Advanced Poetry Writing

3
ENGL 4623Advanced Fiction Writing

3
THTR 3303Advanced Playwriting

3

Literature Electives (choose 6 hours)

ENGL 2313American Literature I

3
ENGL 2323American Literature II

3
ENGL 2333American Literature III

3
ENGL 3113World Literature I

3
ENGL 3123World Literature II

3
ENGL 3133World Literature III

3
ENGL 3213British Literature I

3
ENGL 3223British Literature II

3
ENGL 3233British Literature III

3

English Theory Electives (choose 3 hours)

ENGL 3503Rhetoric & Composition

3
ENGL 3603Composition Theory

3
ENGL 4503Critical Approaches to Literature

3

Note: Creative writing courses in other disciplines such as Theater Arts and Film Studies may be substituted for ENGL courses at the same level upon approval of the minor advisor. Students should acquire approval for substitutions before enrolling.