Creative Writing, Academic Certificate
Academic Certificate: AC 6224N
24 Credits
Program Contact
Patrick Finn | 480-857-5543 | patrick.finn@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Creative Writing program is designed to provide students and professional writers with access to a community of writers and creative writing activities, instruction and guidance from established authors, and ongoing support in improving their writing skills and marketing their work. As students take courses in the program, they will build a portfolio of original work that may be submitted for publication. The program offers classes, workshops, and other activities such as readings and contests, which are accessible to writers of all levels regardless of academic or professional standing. The program aims to serve a diverse community who may be underrepresented in traditional creative writing programs. Completion of the certificate does not lead to a particular degree program, but may aid students in their pursuit of a career in the writing professions and in their continued enjoyment of writing for personal growth
Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Admission Criteria
Students who wish to enroll in the Creative Writing program must complete a formal application; contact Program Director.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CRW150 | Introduction to Creative Writing 1 | 3 |
| CRW200 | Readings for Writers 2 | 1 |
| CRW200 | Readings for Writers 2 | 1 |
| CRW201 | Portfolio | 1 |
| Series I | ||
| Students must complete six credits from Series I in consultation with a Program Director. | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Writing Children's Literature | ||
| Introduction to Writing Poetry | ||
| Introduction to Writing Fiction | ||
| Introduction to Comic Book Writing | ||
| Introduction to Writing Nonfiction | ||
| Introduction to Screenwriting | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| Series II | ||
| Students must complete nine credits from Series II in consultation with a Program Director. | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| The Writer as Witness | ||
| Dialogue | ||
| Journaling | ||
| Intermediate Writing Children's Literature | ||
| Topics in Creative Writing | ||
| Intermediate Poetry Writing | ||
| Topics in Writing: Poetry | ||
| Intermediate Fiction Writing | ||
| Topics in Writing: Fiction | ||
| Planning and Structuring the Novel | ||
| Writing the Novel | ||
| Revising the Novel | ||
| Topics in Writing: Non-Fiction | ||
| Intermediate Screenwriting | ||
| Topics in Writing: Plays | ||
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
CRW+++++ | Any CRW Creative Writing prefixed course (not listed under Required Courses area) | |
| Magazine Article Writing | ||
ENH+++++ | Any ENH English Humanities prefixed course | |
| Film Analysis | ||
| Contemporary Cinema | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |