Michigan State University College of Arts and Letters 17 courses 17 total credits
Minor in Creative Writing is a Minor program offered by College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University, requiring 17 credits across 17 courses.
| Total Credits | 17 credits |
One of the following introductory courses
Students who choose the Script Writing for Stage and Screen track below must complete FLM 230 to fulfill this requirement.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 210 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 |
| ENG 226 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| FLM 230 | Introduction to Film | 4 |
| Total One of the following introductory courses | 3-4 credits | |
Both of the following core courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 200 | Creative Writing Community | 1 |
| ENG 320D | Methodologies of Literary History: History and Theory of Creative Writing | 4 |
| Total Both of the following core courses | 5 credits | |
Creative Nonfiction Writing
One of the following tracks in a single genre (9 credits):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 223 | Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction Writing | 3 |
| ENG 323 | Readings in Non-Fiction | 3 |
| ENG 423 | Advanced Creative Non-Fiction Writing | 3 |
Fiction Writing
Creative Nonfiction Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 228 | Introduction to Fiction Writing | 3 |
| ENG 328 | Readings in Novel and Narrative | 3 |
| ENG 428 | Advanced Fiction Writing | 3 |
Poetry Writing
Fiction Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 229 | Introduction to Poetry Writing | 3 |
| ENG 329 | Readings in Poetry and Poetics | 3 |
| ENG 429 | Advanced Poetry Writing | 3 |
Script Writing for Stage and Screen
Poetry Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 227 | Introduction to Playwriting | 3 |
| ENG 326 | Readings in Drama and Performance Studies | 3 |
| FLM 334 | Introduction to Screenwriting (W) | 3 |
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