Program Overview

Program Overview

The Creative Writing Certificate program is designed for aspiring writers, providing individualized guidance from experienced instructors who have published works in multiple genres. This customizable program allows students to refine their personal style and voice, utilizing effective tools and techniques. The program offers schedule flexibility and a variety of elective options, enabling students to tailor the curriculum based on their personal interests and skill sets.

Program Objectives

After successfully completing this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of professional writing techniques spanning all aspects of the writing process
• Utilize practical knowledge of how to grow their platform, evaluate the commercial potential of their work, and move toward publishing
• Create a tangible testament to their academic achievement in the field

Program Requirements

To receive the certificate, students must:

• Complete all four core courses
• Complete at least three elective courses
• Attend at least 80% of the class sessions in each course
• Satisfy all program requirements within 18 months

Certificate Details

• Duration: 12-18 months
• Cost: $3,045
• Time commitment: 84 hours

Core Courses

Students should complete the four required courses in the order listed below:

• Essentials of Creative Writing
• Narrative Writing Workshop
• The Business of Creative Writing
• Advanced Revision Workshop

Elective Courses

Students must complete three of the following electives before, during, or after the required courses:

• Funny Business: Finding Humor
• Even Funnier Business: Finding Humor 2
• Introduction to Screenwriting
• Terrifying Short Stories
• Writing Inspired by Surrealist Art, Film, and Poetry
• Writing Your Truth: Memoir

Target Audience

The following types of students will benefit from this program:

• Working professionals looking to bolster their writing skills
• Aspiring authors eager to become published
• Hobbyists seeking to hone their craft