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Duluth Campus
Creative Writing CertificateEnglish Linguistics and Writing Studies
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
This certificate program offers students the opportunity to develop their writing ability in a range of creative genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and new media writing. This program is a flexible way for students with any major to develop creativity and a passion for writing. Courses in the certificate sequence provide a series of student-centered workshop experiences in which writers receive constructive, supportive feedback from peers and instructors on their work. Creative writing courses meet students where they are, helping them to set individualized goals and grow as writers. Students may complement their craft courses with additional coursework in aesthetic or professional practice.
At the end of the program, students prepare a portfolio of their work and, with the guidance of a faculty advisor, craft a letter that introduces their work to prospective literary agents, editors, and publication venues. Students who wish to share their work may also participate in celebratory public readings held yearly.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Students must complete
30 credits
before admission to the program.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
Program Requirements
Foundations (14-16 cr)
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 14 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
ENGL 2800 - Nature Writing
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
ENGL 3115 - Writing Fiction
(4.0 cr)
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ENGL 3121 - Writing Poetry
(4.0 cr)
·
ENGL 4116 - Advanced Writing of Fiction
(4.0 cr)
·
ENGL 4122 - Advanced Writing of Poetry
(4.0 cr)
·
WRIT 1006 - Journal and Memoir Writing
[LE CAT]
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4250 - New Media Writing
(3.0 cr)
Capstone (1 cr)
ENGL 4901 - Creative Writing Capstone
(1.0 cr)
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 8.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Writ 4250/5250 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |