University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences 9 courses 15 total credits
College of Arts and Sciences Department: Dean’s Office Certificate Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information Office of Graduate Certificates Website Graduate Certificate Policies The Creative Writing Certificate provides expert instruction, a supportive atmosphere, and a well‐structured program. The Graduate Certificate fulfills the needs for both degree seeking (internal) and non‐degree seeking (external) students. It provides students enrolled in traditional graduate programs with opportunity to develop their writing skills, widen the scope of their graduate education, and enhance their employment opportunities. Additionally, it provides an ideal learning environment for students who, although not pursuing a Master’s degree in English, want to acquire the necessary skills for creative writing.
| Total Credits | 15 credits |
Curriculum Requirements
Required Courses (6 credit hours): Select two of the following graduate courses: Elective Courses (9 credit hours): Select three additional courses from either the list above (if not already taken) or the courses listed below. Any 6000-level literature course or other graduate course approved by the Graduate Certificate Director.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRW 6164 | The Craft of Fiction | 3 |
| CRW 6130 | Fiction Writing | 3 |
| CRW 6352 | The Craft of Poetry | 3 |
| CRW 6331 | Poetry Writing | 3 |
| CRW 6231 | The Craft of Nonfiction | 3 |
| CRW 6236 | Nonfiction Writing | 3 |
| ENG 6018 | Studies in Criticism and Theory I | 3 |
| LIT 6096 | Studies in Contemporary Literature | 3 |
| LIT 6934 | Selected Topics in English Studies | 1-6 |
| Total Curriculum Requirements | 15 credits | |
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