Minor in Creative Writing and Tell Your Own Story

STUDENT-CENTERED: 

A Creative Writing Minor is an excellent addition to any major, regardless of discipline.  

• Pair STEM fields with this humanities-centered track to add depth to your education or expand your humanities and arts degree with a program focused on writing.
• More than 80% of employers are looking for excellent writing skills and they will be impressed with the level of polish and control a Creative Writing Minor has with language and complex thought.
• Small classes with real opportunity for one-on-one interaction with the instructor and workshopping writing with peers to enhance your communication, critical thinking, and creative skills.
• You will be able to get engaged with student life with a Creative Writing Minor because there are several opportunities to participate beyond classwork, such as the Creative Writing Club, or Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society.  

FLEXIBLE: 

A Creative Writing Minor requires 18 credit hours of study in a wide variety of courses, including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction writing.  

• This minor is the perfect addition to any major, in any discipline.
• You will be able to take a wide range of courses outside of creative writing as well, such as literature, technical writing, and the teaching of writing.  

REAL EXPERIENCE, REAL SUCCESS: 

• You can gain real experience working on the student-run literary journal . You can both publish and be part of the editorial board!
• Students who excel in creative writing projects may want to participate in the annual �鶹Ů�� Showcase and apply for several writing awards. Check out the English Student Life page for more information on all the ways a Creative Writing Minor can get you engaged!
• A Creative Writing Minor can also serve as a building block toward a Creative Writing MFA, which is a graduate-level program focused on honing your writing skills for publication and various career fields. 

See a list of to read about the variety of courses you might be taking.  

Interested? Contact us for more information on how to join us as a Creative Writing Minor!