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Creative Writing Graduate Certificate (online)

Gain a rigorous background in the fundamentals of creative writing with our 100% online graduate certificate.

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Certificate Overview

The 12 credit graduate certificate in Creative Writing is designed for students looking to:

prepare their creative writing for publication.
prepare materials to apply to MFA or PhD programs.
learn about the marketplace for creative writing.
become a member of a writing community and to gain valuable experience from working with actively publishing professional writers.

The program offers courses in poetry and prose throughout the year, and during the summer. Although you can complete the program in as little as one year, you have six years to complete the program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates could get a job as an editor, freelance writer, novelist, or professor, or they could pursue an MFA or doctoral program.

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Curriculum and Other Information

Creative Writing Graduate Certificate - Program information from the University Catalog.
Students will learn how to prepare their creative writing for publication.
Students will learn how to prepare materials for application to MFA or Ph.D. Programs.
Students will learn about the marketplace for creative writing and how to become a member of the writing community.
Students will gain experience about the field by working with actively publishing professional writers.

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis. Admissions requirements are as follows:

An official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
10 page sample of creative writing
Graduate application and fee

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Progress toward mastering the fundamentals of writing narrative nonfiction. From memoir to personal essay, find your narrative voice and tell your story. In this certificate, you’ll discover how to capture the attention of your audience with nonfiction writing that sparks interest and inspires action.

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Classes Begin January 6

Term Length 10 Weeks

4 Course Certificate Tuition $13,344

6 Course Certificate Tuition $20,016

Format Asynchronous and Hybrid Online

Admission No GRE or GMAT

Duration As few as 6 months

Duration As few as 12 months

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Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

PWRI 4100
PWRI 4110

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Elective Courses

Popular electives for students in the Professional Creative Writing program include:

PWRI 4140
PWRI 4340
PWRI 4410
PWRI 4420
PWRI 4500
PWRI 4510
PWRI 4520
PWRI 4540
PWRI 4560
PWRI 4600

Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Professional Creative Writing program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs with approval from the academic director.

Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.

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Sample schedule.

Plan your schedule to complete your graduate certificate . Finish quickly in just six months or take up to two years (four course certificate) or three years for a six-course certificate.

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6-Course Certificate Classes	1	2	2	1

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We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.

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Creative Writing

Develop creative writing skills in multiple genres of interest including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and more. This customizable program culminates in a capstone project in which students make significant progress on a polished collection of work. This certificate can be completed online or in the classroom.

This program is perfect for...

Those new to writing who want to explore various genres while cultivating their skills
Writers looking to hone their craft and develop a solid portfolio of work in a particular genre
Writers considering graduate-level writing study, including those who wish to polish pieces for submission to MFA programs
Individuals who want to become part of a vibrant and supportive community of artists who share their passion

What you can learn.

Identify your creative writing goals and develop a plan to achieve them
Deepen your practice within a chosen genre, or explore various forms of creative writing
Discover techniques of powerful storytelling, craft compelling characters, and write memorable scenes and stories
Receive guidance from successful writers and workshop in a group of supportive peers

Achieve results and reach your writing goals.

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Whether you are new to writing, have a specific project you'd like to get off the ground, or are preparing to apply to an MFA program, the Certificate in Creative Writing is an immersive program for developing professional writing skills.

Our fully customizable certificate honors each individual student’s journey, allowing you to pursue the coursework that is most meaningful to your specific writing goals and level of expertise.

The program offers the opportunity to specialize in genres like poetry, short stories, novel writing, essay writing, memoir writing, or to explore writing across genres, hybrid genres, and new forms without the limitation of a prescribed curriculum.

The only required course, the Creative Writing Certificate Capstone , allows you to compile and further refine your writing from prior coursework into a final portfolio representing the finest examples of your craft.

Taught by a prestigious roster of instructors who are published writers and active professionals, courses in this certificate program can be taken onsite, online, or a combination of both.

Expect more from your education.

MFA, fiction writer, author of the story collection Once Removed (UGA Press) and winner of the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction.

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Certificate Curriculum

The Certificate in Creative Writing is fully customizable. You may follow a Writers’ Program sample curriculum plan based on specific writing goals, or design your own program of study.

Students must complete 21 total units comprised of the 3-unit Creative Writing Certificate Capstone course and 18 units of 400-level Creative Writing coursework.

Sample Program Tracks:

Novel I WRITING X 411.1

Novel II WRITING X 411.2

Novel III WRITING X 411.3

Novel IV WRITING X 411.4

Novel V WRITING X 411.5

Dialogue and Point of View WRITING X 462.1

Creative Writing Certificate Capstone WRITING X 460

Personal Essay I WRITING X 422.1

Personal Essay II WRITING X 422.2

Personal Essay III WRITING X 422.3

Storytelling for Social Justice WRITING X 424.21E

Writing the Thinkpiece WRITING X 424.15E

The Art of Creative Research WRITING X 461.23

Poetry I WRITING X 431.1

Poetry II WRITING X 431.2

Poetry Toolbox WRITING X 432.10E

Prose Poetry WRITING X 432.11E

Reframing the Form WRITING X 432.7E

The "F" Word: Innovative Poetic Forms WRITING X 432.8E

Cuento Poems WRITING X 432.32E

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Students must complete 18 units of elective coursework. Select from courses numbered WRITING X 400-499 in the following areas:

Students may select courses in the following area with advisor approval:

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How to Get Started

Courses in this program are open enrollment, and each course is paid for individually.

Sequential courses should be taken in numerical order, starting from the lowest course number and progressing to higher numbers.

You may take Creative Writing courses without committing to the entire program.* However, by establishing candidacy in the program, you will receive many benefits exclusive to our certificate students such as priority placement on waitlists and access to the UCLA Career Center's job board. Creative Writing Certificate students can also receive a customized curriculum tailored to your writing goals.

Need assistance? If you have any questions or need advice on course selection, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] .

Benefits exclusive for Writers' Program certificate students:

Advising : Receive a 30-minute, one-on-one goal-setting consultation with a Writers’ Program advisor. During this consultation, the advisor will customize a certificate program curriculum tailored to your experience, interests, and writing goals.
Enrollment Advantages : Receive quarterly notice when Writers’ Program courses open for enrollment each quarter and receive preferential placement on wait lists.
Manuscript Consultation : Within six months of completing certificate program coursework, receive 50% off a one-on-one manuscript consultation with a Writers' Program instructor. Learn more .

Advanced standing at Antioch University*

Students who complete the Certificate in Creative Writing can receive Advanced Standing in Antioch University Los Angeles’s MFA in Creative Writing .

Advanced Standing allows a student to enter the MFA program with the equivalent of one semester completed. In addition, you may be eligible for Antioch’s fellowships and scholarships.

Additional benefits exclusive to all UCLA Extension certificate students:

Career Resources : Access UCLA Extension’s Career Resources including online career coaching, workshops, networking events, and other resources. Learn More .
Handshake Access : Explore thousands of job and internship postings through UCLA Career Center’s online job board. Learn More .
UCLA Alumni Association Membership : Upon completing your certificate, join the nationwide Bruin family as a member of the UCLA Alumni Association. Learn More .
Graduation Celebration : Attend the annual UCLA Extension Graduation Ceremony on campus to celebrate your achievements. Learn More .
UCLA Recreation Facilities : Enjoy access to UCLA Recreation facilities as a student affiliate. Learn More .
Bruin ID Card : Obtain an affiliate/Guest UCLA Bruin ID Card for additional student-related benefits. Learn More .

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Creative Writing Certificate Program

Writers who are serious about their craft can create a custom course of study to prepare for graduate programs in creative writing. In this post-baccalaureate certificate program, students hone their craft, formalize their training and build a solid portfolio of work for application to MFA and MA/ PhD programs in writing. Courses are conducted as writing workshops to allow for valuable feedback from a community of fellow writers. As students analyze and write creative work and learn about the publishing world, their creative development is guided by instructors who are respected writers themselves. Students can explore a variety of writing areas, or they may specialize their course of study based on experience and discipline — fiction, creative nonfiction or poetry. Classes meet on campus in Chicago or Evanston.

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Creative Writing post-baccalaureate certificate students will:

Explore a range of literary works and aesthetic approaches
Gain a rigorous background in the fundamentals of creative writing by working with established poets and prose writers
Learn about the literary publishing industry and develop a sense of the writer's position within it
Build a solid portfolio through the development of a regular writing practice

Required Courses

Four from the following:

ENGLISH 206 Reading/Writing Poetry*
ENGLISH 207 Reading/Writing Fiction
ENGLISH 208 Reading/Writing Creative Nonfiction
ENGLISH 307-A Advanced Fiction I
ENGLISH 307-B Advanced Fiction II
ENGLISH 308-A Advanced Nonfiction I
ENGLISH 308-B Advanced Nonfiction II

In addition to the minimum of four required courses, students may complete literature courses in SPS.

Students should have some academic writing experience before starting the Creative Writing post-baccalaureate certificate.

The recommended start time for this program is fall quarter.

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Post-baccalaureate students at Northwestern's School of Professional Studies pay per course. For more information about financial obligations and tuition, visit the Tuition page.

In addition to completing an online application, you'll also need to submit a few supplemental materials. A list of requirements for admission including application deadlines and tips on how to apply can be found at the Admission page.

Whether you're a first-time registrant or current and returning student, all students register using our online student registration and records systems. Important information about registering for courses at SPS, including registration timelines and adding or dropping courses in which you are already enrolled, can be found at the Registration Information page.

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	Intended for students with little or no formal training in the elements of writing poetry, this course combines both seminar and workshop methods and includes extensive reading of poetry. Students use analytical skills presented in the course to critique each others' drafts of poems written during the quarter. May not be audited or taken P/N. Advanced composition course or equivalent writing experience strongly recommended. There is no available section.
	Intended for students with little or no formal training in the elements of writing fiction, this course emphasizes the processes and assumptions unique to fiction writing and the development of a personal voice. Students analyze technique and form in works of various authors. Writing assignments include at least two stories developed and revised in a workshop format. Lectures, workshops, and individual conferences. May not be audited or taken P/N. Advanced composition course or equivalent writing experience strongly recommended.
	This course is for students who want to improve their writing skills and explore the fundamentals of creative nonfiction. Creative nonfiction borrows techniques from fiction—strong characters, captivating narration, and compelling scenes—and bears a certain allegiance to journalistic practices—a faithfulness to “the facts,” sharp descriptions, and dialogue that rings true. By learning the craft of creative nonfiction, you’ll discover how to interest, amuse, entertain, move, persuade, and instruct your readers. In this course, students can take their writing to a new level. The focus will be on three forms of creative nonfiction: the personal essay, think pieces (which is most of the nonfiction you encounter on the internet), and the lyric essay. Students will learn how to read as writers, learning from the old masters and new voices, and will experiment with a new form and submit a written assignment each week. All classes will be conducted in seminar and workshop formats. May not be audited or taken P/N. Advanced composition course and strong basic writing skills highly recommended.
	What is creative nonfiction? One definition is, “true stories, well told.” There is a lot to unpack in this brief definition: what makes a story true? How can stories be told well? How do true stories draw on the techniques of fiction, such as character, plot, and dialogue? This five-week intensive creative writing workshop will explore these questions through the reading and writing of personal essays. This five-week course combines on-campus class meetings with weekly asynchronous online work. This course may not be audited or taken P/N. Advanced composition class and strong basic writing skills highly recommended. As of 6/14/23, this course has been cancelled. There is no available section.
	This course is an introduction to the major traditions in British literature from the late 18th century to modernism. It is also an introduction to the idea of literary traditions and counter-traditions in their historical context, to specific major writers and texts, and to a range of historical and literary terms. This class is primarily a literature class, but we will also be examining significant trends in the social and cultural history of Britain from the late 18th-century to the present. Music, images, and discussion about religion, politics, economics, and other important aspects of life will be part of the course. Previous literature course strongly recommended. Students should have fulfilled the SPS writing requirement or taken equivalent writing courses. There is no available section.
	In this writing-intensive course, we will read canonical and non-canonical American texts (novels, films, graphic novels) in order to develop some theoretical sophistication in reading narrative and crafting literary arguments. We explore different methods of interpreting narrative in terms of genre (What happens to us as readers when we place a text in a specific genre, such as the detective story or Great American Novel? How do generic expectations work on our interpretive experience?); aesthetic form (What do we mean when we call a writer's prose "beautiful" or a plot well-constructed? How do literary standards work to constitute values?); and ideological content (How do we judge a text's position in relation to historical and contemporary political issues, including-but not limited to-matters of gender, race and class?). Our focusing lens is the theme of criminality: What counts as transgression against norms, both within texts (Who are the criminals? Who makes the laws? What are appropriate punishments for crimes?) and in our wider literary culture (What makes a text worthy or not worthy of being considered literature? Who makes these literary "laws"?) As an introductory seminar and requirement for English majors, the course focuses deeply on the composition and revision of effective literary arguments. Students who enroll should have fulfilled the SPS writing requirement or taken equivalent writing courses. This course was formerly ENGLISH 298.
	For students who have taken courses in poetry writing or who have been writing poetry on their own, this course offers further practice and study in the development of poems. Students create and refine poems; student writing is discussed in a workshop format and individual conferences. Readings of published poems and writing exercises are also part of the course. The course will be comprised of three major components: in-class writing exercises; discussion of contemporary poetry/poets and of our own works; and a collaborative group performance at the end of the course. Assignments will include: participation (lab, homework, workshop discussion, impromptu readings, oral presentation, attendance), collaborative group performance, final portfolio "book," and assigned texts. May not be audited or taken P/N. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 206 or permission of instructor. Students should have previous poetry writing experience in an academic setting. Instructor's consent and confirmation of the prerequisite course or appropriate writing experience is required for enrollment in this course. There is no available section.
	Some stories run uninterrupted from start to finish, like the exhalation of a single breath or—as George Saunders likes to say—a toy car zipping under the couch. Other stories seek to delay, linger, or meander using various devices, one of which is breaking the narrative into sections or parts. This class will explore some of the different ways that authors have used this strategy, why they did so, and how the strategy affects a story’s structure, pace, and ambition. Students will draft two new stories using one method or another for dividing the narrative into parts. Other writing will include exercises and feedback for workshop stories. Published short stories and brief craft lessons will supplement our focus on student work. There will be synchronous sessions (shorter than the scheduled three hours), and students will meet separately in pairs or groups for discussions or small workshops, scheduled as they prefer. Note that all stories should be either literary realism or magical realism; no fantasy or sci-fi. Must attend the first class. May not be audited for taken P/N. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 207, previous introductory level fiction writing course, or similar writing experience. Students who have not completed ENGLISH 207 should obtain instructor's consent and confirmation of appropriate writing experience. Please send an email to the professor with your writing background to request a permission number once registration for winter quarter has opened. There is no available section.
	For students who have taken courses in fiction writing or who have been writing fiction on their own, ENGLISH 307-A offers further practice and study in the development of short stories. This intermediate-level course will focus on taking a first-draft story through a multi-stage revision process, increasing the story’s richness, urgency, and texture. Using prompts and other strategies, students quickly draft and workshop a new story. Then they will use expansion and layering techniques to deepen and further develop character, plot, and style, taking the story through a full, considered revision that will be workshopped a second time by the whole class. Reading and analyzing the structures and strategies of published stories will supplement writing and discussions. This course will meet remotely, with weekly remote synchronous sessions and at-home/asynchronous reading and writing. May not be audited or taken P/N. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 207 or comparable courses in creative writing with permission of instructor. Students who have not completed ENGLISH 207 should obtain instructor's consent and confirmation of appropriate writing experience. Please send an email to the professor with your writing background to request a permission number once registration for winter quarter has opened on November 11, 2024.
	In this advanced-level course, we'll focus on taking a first-draft story through a multi-stage revision process, increasing the story's richness, urgency, and texture. Using prompts and other strategies, students will quickly draft and workshop a new story, then use expansion and layering techniques to deepen and further develop character, plot, and style, taking the story through a full, considered revision that will be workshopped a second time by the whole class. Reading and analyzing the structures and strategies of published stories will supplement your writing and our discussions. For students who have completed at least one course in fiction writing, the course will provide further study of matters of technique and structure. The course builds on the premises, assignments, and goals of English 307-A, but students may enroll without having completed that course. May not be audited or taken P/N. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 207 or 307-A or comparable courses in creative writing with permission of instructor. Students who have not completed ENGLISH 207 or 307-A should obtain instructor's consent and confirmation of appropriate writing experience. Please send an email to the professor with your writing background to request a permission number once registration for spring quarter has opened on February 17, 2025.
	This workshop course is for students who have taken courses in creative nonfiction or who have been writing creative nonfiction on their own. Students apply their developing command of creative writing techniques and forms to frequent short writing exercises and essays. Class discussion of published essays and excerpts from longer works and student drafts may address such topics as voice, style, structure, the uses of research, and truth. May not be audited or taken P/N. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 208 or permission of instructor. Students should have previous creative writing experience in an academic setting. Students who have not completed ENGLISH 208 should obtain instructor's consent and confirmation of appropriate writing experience. Please send an email to the professor with your writing background to request a permission number once registration for winter quarter has opened on November 11, 2024.
	This advanced course is for students who have completed at least one course in nonfiction writing. We will emphasize close reading of contemporary nonfiction as well as careful writing and revision. Elizabeth Hardwick states that reading is the only way to learn how to write. We will lean into that assertion, studying the work of Sigrid Nunez, Laura Kipnis, Phillip Lopate, and other modern masters, using their essays as templates for creating new work. Weekly homework will include reading and writing assignments, and weekly meetings will include discussion, writing exercises, and in-depth workshopping of essays. The required book for this class is , 2023, edited by Vivian Gornick. May not be audited or taken P/N. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 208 or 308-A, or comparable courses in creative writing with permission of instructor. Students who have not completed ENGLISH 208 or 308-A should obtain instructor's consent and confirmation of appropriate writing experience. Please send an email to the professor with your writing background to request a permission number once registration for spring quarter has opened on on February 17, 2025.
	This course is for writers who seek to further develop voice, skill, and technique in writing various forms of creative nonfiction, including the personal essay and literary journalism. Students will engage in close reading and study of well crafted, published creative nonfiction essays to expand their awareness of the range of subject and technique in creative nonfiction writing. Emphasis will be placed on the artful use of language. This course is discussion and workshop-based. Students will write two full-length creative nonfiction essays, one of which will be a literary journalism piece. Any student who is already working on a creative nonfiction piece and would like to continue working on it in this course, please feel free to bring it. Toward end of quarter, the instructor will talk about publishing opportunities for creative nonfiction essays, including how to submit work, write a cover letter, and how to best determine which journals will like your work. May not be audited or taken P/N. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 208 or 308-A, or comparable courses in creative writing with permission of instructor. Students who have not completed ENGLISH 208 or 308-A should obtain instructor's consent and confirmation of appropriate writing experience. Please send an email to the professor with your writing background to request a permission number once registration for spring quarter has opened. As of 3/24/22, this course has been cancelled. There is no available section.
ENGLISH 324-CN	One of the prevailing myths of western European culture is King Arthur. Arthur represents the ultimate expression of chivalry, courage, culture, refined love, and social stability, yet he and his entire establishment fall cataclysmically. In many ways, Arthur’s story is the image of the morality and ideals of each society that recasts the legend – what were his accomplishments and, ironically more importantly, why does he fail. This course is a survey of the major texts representing the Arthurian tradition from its putative inception in the late fifth century to its retelling in modern times. Participants will trace the development of the principle Arthurian themes. The course will engage a number of texts including histories, romances, narrative poems, novels and films, which represent the development of the Arthurian tradition over the last 1400 years. Previous literature course strongly recommended. Students should have fulfilled the SPS writing requirement or completed equivalent writing courses prior to enrolling. Meets the pre-1830 literature/culture requirement for English Writing or Humanities majors.

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Creative Writing Certificate

A Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is offered through the Master of Arts in Professional Writing Program in the English Department, Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, at Kennesaw State University. A unique four-course, non-degree program, its mission is to provide instruction and membership in a community of writers to qualified writing students in metro Atlanta and North Georgia who seek intensive creative writing practice but who do not want to matriculate in a graduate degree program.

This Graduate Certificate program allows qualified writers to study in graduate-level writing workshops taught by professional writers on the Kennesaw State University faculty.

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Creative Writing Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate

Do you have a story to tell? Are you interested in developing your creative writing skills? If you want to be actively engaged in graduate-level creative writing classes and hone your talent as a writer, then the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing might be for you.

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Why Pursue a Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

UTSA’s Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing adds interdisciplinary breadth to a student’s course of study while increasing the depth and coherence of a student’s work in creative writing. Given the growing interest in creative writing in liberal arts as well as non-traditional disciplines like medicine, sociology, and psychology, many students find this formal recognition of their work in creative writing to be a valuable credential in both academic and non-academic job markets. Students who are pursuing the Graduate Certificate also receive first consideration for graduate workshop registration.

Creative Writing + Other Disciplines = Master's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies

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Are you ready to take your career and academic journey to the next level? Combine this program with another eligible certificate to earn a master’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies! Take advantage of the opportunity to customize your degree to align with your professional and educational goals.

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Funding opportunities, career options, admission & application requirements.

Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application . Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UTSA by the appropriate application deadline. For international students, please note that student visas are not issued at UTSA for non-degree-seeking students, including certificate programs. For more information, visit our international students admission page .

Creative Writing (CERT)
	Required Degree
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	Transcripts*
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Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.

Creative Writing (CERT)

Application Deadlines for:	Priority	International	Domestic
Spring 2025		October 1	October 1
Summer 2025		March 1	March 1
Fall 2025		June 1	June 1
Spring 2026		October 1	October 1
Summer 2026		March 1	March 1

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Certificate in Creative Writing

About the Online Creative Writing Certificate

The Certificate in Creative Writing offers an innovative, collaborative course of study for those who have always wanted to unlock their creativity. Each online course is designed as a workshop in which you explore new ideas, tackle new writing tools, generate original insights and discover your own powers of expression. You create, collaboratively discuss and revise your original writing with feedback from your instructors and your peers. You also engage with a range of assigned readings and multimedia that inform and grow your innovative practice.

The Certificate in Creative Writing offers both basic and advanced workshops and appeals to students new to creative writing as well as students with writing experience who want to learn new skills. Through a series of online courses in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and screenwriting, the Certificate in Creative Writing focuses on creative writing as a form of critical thinking as a way to reimagine audience and as a space of innovation. Taught by professionals in the field, our courses cultivate both individual and group learning, providing an overview of the field as well as deep dives into literary genres. These online creative writing courses are designed as hands-on, intensive study of the subtleties and power of language.

Creative Writing Certificate Requirements

The Certificate in Creative Writing is a 4-course, 4 c.u.* credit program of study taught by University of Pennsylvania faculty.
To earn a certificate, students complete any four courses offered, in any order.
Students who complete the basic certificate may pursue an advanced certificate (6-course, 6 c.u.*) by adding two additional creative writing courses.

Flexible Course Schedule and Tuition

Penn LPS Online courses in the Certificate in Creative Writing are offered in accelerated 8-week terms and full terms. Courses in the online certificate program are largely asynchronous with some optional synchronous sessions to be scheduled by the instructors.

You have the option to enroll in individual creative writing courses without committing to the entire online certificate, enjoying the flexibility and expertise offered by Penn LPS Online to suit your schedule and interests. Visit the Cost of Attendance page for course tuition and fee rates.

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*Academic credit is defined by the University of Pennsylvania as a course unit (c.u.). A course unit (c.u.) is a general measure of academic work over a period of time, typically a term (semester or summer). A c.u. (or a fraction of a c.u.) represents different types of academic work across different types of academic programs and is the basic unit of progress toward a degree. One c.u. is usually converted to a four-semester-hour course.

The Certificate in Creative Writing prepares you to:

Understand how text conveys meaning across a variety of literary genres and styles
Explore how to use innovation, flexibility, and collaboration to cultivate a creative writing practice
Create, revise and edit your original writing in multiple literary genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and screenwriting

Online Creative Writing Courses

Certificate students who complete four of the online courses listed below earn a Certificate in Creative Writing. Those students are then eligible to pursue an Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing by taking two additional courses.

CRWR 1010: The Craft of Creative Writing
CRWR 1600: Modern and Contemporary US Poetry
CRWR 2010: Poetry Workshop
CRWR 2400: The Art of Editing
CRWR 2500: Writing and Meditation
CRWR 2600: Fiction Workshop
CRWR 2800: Narrative Collage
CRWR 3000: Writing About Place
CRWR 3200: Screenwriting
CRWR 3600: Advanced Nonfiction *
CRWR 3700: Journalism

*This course may not be offered every academic year. Check the course page or our course guide to see when upcoming terms are added.

Courses are subject to change.

Meet The Faculty

Julia Bloch

Faculty Director, Penn LPS Online Certificate in Creative Writing
Director, Creative Writing Program

Director, Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing

Laynie Browne

Poet, prose writer, teacher and editor

Scott Burkhardt

Lecturer in cinema and media studies

Christy Davids

Teacher, poet and assistant editor at The Conversant

Lise Funderburg

Lecturer in creative writing

2017-2018 Digital Studies Fellow at Rutgers University-Camden

Dick Polman

Povich Writer-in-Residence at the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing (CPCW)

Writer, editor, teacher

Zachary Tyler Vickers

Careers related to creative writing.

The Certificate in Creative Writing is designed to enhance your writing and storytelling skills and provide a framework for a creative process that can be applied to a myriad of professional roles including:

Advertising copywriter
Fundraising/development consultant
Author and journalist

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Advanced Creative Writing Certificate Post-Graduate MFA Program

Build on your mfa with an advanced certificate in creative writing.

Ready to finish your story? The Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing is a low-residency program designed for students who have already completed an MFA in creative writing and wish to revise, reconceive or complete a creative manuscript.

The program has tracks in fiction and nonfiction . You’ll also have the option of choosing one of two supplementary tracks:

Book business and self-promotion; or
Teaching of composition

If you haven’t earned your MFA, and would like to enroll in one of our online or campus programs, check out our graduate writing options:

Mountainview Low-Residency MFA in Fiction or Nonfiction
Online MFA in Creative Writing

See Yourself Succeed with an Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing at SNHU

Mountainview’s Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing will give you the tools and resources you need to draft, edit or revise your manuscript.

An award-winning, nationally-recognized faculty
A curriculum designed to help each student revise an excellent, publishable book
A vibrant and supportive creative writing community
Biannual residencies at the picturesque Mountain View Grand
Visiting authors, agents, and editors in attendance at each residency
Awards and scholarships
Highly competitive tuition costs
No GRE required

Admission Requirements

To qualify for this program, all applicants must first successfully complete one of the following:

SNHU’s Mountainview Low-Residency MFA in Fiction or Nonfiction
SNHU’s Online MFA in Creative Writing
Any other MFA program in creative writing

SNHU requires an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (or equivalent) for admission.

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our two 22-week graduate terms. You can apply at any time and get a decision within 2 weeks of submitting all required materials. To apply, simply begin by completing our online application form .

How to apply

Submit the Program Application Form .
Submit an official transcript from the college or university that conferred your MFA degree. Please have electronic transcripts sent to [email protected] . If you received your MFA at SNHU, you do not need to submit a transcript.
Submit a 20- to 30-page, double-spaced writing sample, using 12 pt. font, in fiction or nonfiction. If fiction, your writing sample may consist of a novel excerpt, a story or multiple stories. If nonfiction, it may consist of a memoir excerpt, a creative essay or multiple creative essays.

Transfer Credits

Students may transfer credits from a previously completed creative writing MFA program as appropriate. But transfer credits may not be applied to Creative Manuscript I or Creative Manuscript II, as the main focus of the advanced certificate program is advanced-level work on a creative manuscript that builds on the work already completed on a creative manuscript in an MFA program.

The Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing offers a supportive community of experts and peers who can help you craft your story. Our full-time faculty members have won numerous awards – including two Whiting Awards – published bestsellers, had their work featured in Granta ’s Best Young American Novelists, and received international acclaim in every literary category from young adult to lyric essay to crime. Their work appears in such forums as The New York Times Magazine and Best American Short Stories . In our mentorship-based teaching model, faculty work one-on-one with students, helping each student find a literary voice, master craft and produce a manuscript worthy of publication.

The program takes one year to complete. Students attend two residencies (one in June, one in January) and enroll in two semesters, each approximately 5-months long, with the outcome of revising, reconceiving or completing a creative manuscript of the highest possible literary merit, ideally ready to be represented by an agent for publication.

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MFA 610	Creative Writing Residency I - Fiction	Students attend the same residencies as students in the Mountainview MFA, participating in the Mountainview peer workshops each morning, offering sections of their creative manuscripts for critique and offering critiques of other students' work, following the same workshop guidelines as Mountainview MFA students. Rather than attend the MFA craft talks in the afternoon, however, they attend advanced-level craft talks tailored to the needs of students attempting to reconceive and revise a long work. The talks might also engage with topics not typically covered in an MFA program. Subjects might include: Rewriting; Comedy; Landscape.
MFA 611	Creative Writing Residency II - Fiction	The second residency of the certificate program is structured in the same fashion as the first residency, but its craft talks are tailored by faculty to suit students in the final stages of the manuscript revision process. Subjects include but are not limited to: Copy Editing, Endings, Prologues and Epilogues.
MFA 612	Creative Manuscript I - Fiction	In this course, the student is assigned a faculty member as a one-on-one mentor. The mentor will begin the semester by reading the current draft of the full creative manuscript, up to 300 pages in length. After the mentor has read the manuscript, the student and mentor will conduct a conference in person, or by phone if an in-person conference isn't viable. If possible, the mentor and student should take advantage of a residency to discuss the manuscript face-to-face. During the initial conference, the mentor and student discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript and decide on goals for the semester ahead. Every kind of revision and rewriting is on the table. That is, the mentor and student might decide that an entire manuscript should be scrapped and started over. On the other side of the spectrum, they might decide on a course of line-level revisions. From that point forward the student submits 30 pages of creative manuscript every five weeks, for a total of four additional submissions. The mentor's responses to these submissions should center on marginalia and phone conferences, with thorough line-by-line edits and comments responding to passages. The mentor's responses should be like those of an excellent, devoted, unusually hands-on book editor. There should be a great deal of conversation; the responses to the packets should not be one-way instruction. This reflects the fact that the student has already completed an MFA program and is a somewhat experienced writer, in all likelihood preparing the manuscript for submission to literary agents.
MFA 613	Creative Manuscript II - Fiction	As in Creative Manuscript I, the semester begins with the student and faculty member holding a conference to discuss the manuscript, the faculty member having read the complete current manuscript (up to 300 pages long) beforehand. As in Creative Manuscript I, the student and mentor will then set goals for the coming semester, this time with a greater emphasis on editing and polish, less emphasis on rewriting and experiment. Six weeks later, the student submits the first half of the revised manuscript. In another six weeks, the student submits the second half of the revised manuscript. Six weeks after that, the student submits the complete, final manuscript. The mentor should treat each of the submissions as an exceptional book editor might treat portions of a manuscript (see guidelines for Creative Manuscript I). At the end of the semester, the faculty member and student should have a conference about the manuscript's prospects for representation and publication, with the faculty member advising a course of action for any student interested in obtaining representation by a literary agent.
MFA 614	The Book Business	This is a course in the publishing industry and book promotion. As a general rule, it should be taken during the second semester of the Advanced Certificate program, concurrent with Creative Manuscript II. A faculty member with sufficient expertise in the workings of the publishing industry and current book-promotion methods should assign the student a number of brief response papers (3-5 pages) analyzing books, articles, social media feeds, podcasts, and/or other relevant works. The course should be focused on knowledge of practical use to an author, but it should also be a primer useful for a student who one day decides to seek internships and/or entry-level jobs in publishing.
Total Credits: 33

Advanced Creative Writing Certificate Cost

Our Manchester campus aims to keep tuition and related costs low for our students so that you can pursue your degree and your goals.

Beyond low tuition rates, we help our students save through transfer credits, credit for prior learning, grants and scholarships, tuition assistance and more.

This certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid. Students seeking alternatives to federal financial aid can explore tuition assistance, grants and scholarships, as well as private loans. To learn more about private loans, visit our Funding Your Education with Student Loans page.


Tuition	$7,463/Term; $497.53/Credit
Summer Residency Fee	$1,200
Winter Residency Fee	$1,200
Technology Fee	$25
Matriculation Fee	$150

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Creative Writing Certificate Program

Overview: Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

This fully-online graduate certificate program is designed for creative writers seeking to sharpen their skills and work toward publishable fiction and/or poetry, and also for teachers seeking to improve and enhance their pedagogy of Creative Writing.

Through a foundational course in techniques followed by workshop classes in which original creative work is read and critiqued, students will complete and revise a body of work under the guidance of experienced teachers and authors from Bowling Green State University’s acclaimed Creative Writing Program. Students will complete 12 hours of graduate level coursework.

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Applicants should follow the instructions outlined in the “Graduate Admissions” section of the Graduate Catalog. The online application can be reached from https://www.bgsu.edu/graduate/admissions . All application materials are submitted online.

Applicants are required (1) a Statement of Purpose that identifies the program for which admission is sought and explains preparation for the program, the purpose for enrolling in it, and professional goals relevant to the program; and (2) a Writing Sample: either 8 – 10 double-spaced pages of prose, or 5 pages of poetry.

Applicants currently enrolled in the Online MA in English at Bowling Green State University need only submit a Statement of Purpose.

Students will complete:

Either ENG 6300 Technique of Poetry, or ENG 6310 Technique of Fiction
Three sections of ENG 6320 Graduate Writers Workshop in any genre.

Sections are offered in either Fiction, Poetry, or Nonfiction

ENG 6300 Technique of Poetry
ENG 6310 Technique of Fiction
Two sections of ENG 6320 Graduate Writers Workshop in any genre.

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Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

Starting Fall 2023

Middle Georgia State University is pleased to offer a new Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing.

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing offers a fully online, 15-hour credential to prepare writers to use their talents in the professional world.

This certificate supports writers already working in a creative field, students honing their craft before navigating the publishing world or film industry, and those pursuing a personally enriching goal in parallel to their current career. Whether writing is your career or your passion, this certificate will prepare you for success.

Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing Curriculum

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is:

Fully online
Taught in 8-week sessions. Students can complete this program in a calendar year.
Designed to develop skills in multiple genres -- fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and narrative journalism -- as well as introduce writer to practical aspects of publishing
Taught by published authors and master teachers

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is a stand-alone degree. But students in MGA’s Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing (or who wish to pursue that degree) can count as up to two of your electives for the MATPW.

A bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university
2.50 undergraduate GPA
Letter of application that states the applicant's interest in and goals for the program
Evidence of aptitude for graduate study
For residents of Georgia, documentation of lawful residence

To apply, go to the application page for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing .

What classes would I take?

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is a 15-credit hour program made up of these courses:

CRWR 5040: Fiction Writing
CRWR 5050: Poetry Writing
CRWR 5440: Screenwriting
CRWR 5700: Narrative Journalism
CRWR 5900: Publishing and the Creative Writer

How long would it take to complete this program?

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing can be completed in a calendar year. Two courses will be taught in the Fall Semester (one in each 8-week session), two in the Spring Semester (one in each 8-week session), and one in the Summer Semester.

Does the program start only in the Fall Semester?

Not so. Admitted students may begin this graduate certificate program in fall, spring, or summer semester.

Can I combine this program with other MGA Graduate Programs, especially the MA in Technical and Professional Writing?

MGA’s School of Arts and Letters offers “stackable” graduate programs. In this case, any two of these courses can count as electives in MGA’s Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing. See Graduate Technical Writing Programs for more.

Completion of this graduate certificate qualifies applicants for expedited admission to the Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing.

If you are an MATPW student or graduate and have taken graduate CRWR classes as electives, those classes will count toward your Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing. You may take additional classes either during or after completion of your MATPW to add this graduate certificate as an additional credential. Please contact the graduate coordinator for further details.

Any testing requirements for admission?

We do not require admissions exams for acceptance into the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

Financial aid available?

Federal financial aid is not currently available for this graduate certificate. However, we do offer Graduate Certificate students other financing options such as Nelnet payment plans , alternative loans , tuition assistance programs (TAP), and third-party scholarships.

Are letters of recommendation required?

Letters of recommendation are not required for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing.

What is “evidence of aptitude for success in graduate-level studies”?

A graduate admissions committee determines aptitude for success by reviewing applicants’ official transcript(s) and statement of interest. No additional materials beyond those indicated in the application instructions are required.

Do I need to live in Georgia or near Macon?

Not at all. Both programs are fully online. MGA’s graduate writing programs have students from across Georgia, but also students from as far away as Pennsylvania, Texas, and Oregon.

Are there application deadlines?

Our admissions committee will make all efforts to review all complete applications before the start date of each semester, even those that come in after any deadline. Also, students whose applications are not complete before the 1 st session of a semester can be admitted for the 2 nd session. For admission deadline information for other graduate programs, select the program here: https://www.mga.edu/graduate-admissions/programs/index.php

How do I apply?

Fill out the application and prepare required documents as listed on the application page here .

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Online Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing

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The Online Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing welcomes aspiring part-time writers who seek guidance that is friendly, rigorous, professionally useful, and intellectually challenging, with the flexibility of remote community. Complementing the strength of the existing Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program in Creative Writing and Literature at The Lichtenstein Center, the Fall 2024 cohort of the Certificate emphasizes creative work in fiction with a focus upon the short story. The Online Advanced Certificate is a sixteen credit-hour concentration available upon successful application to degree-seeking students who have been admitted to any Stony Brook University graduate program, as well as to non-degree seeking students who meet the requirements outlined by the Graduate School. It is designed for working adults who have completed a BA and who are interested in master’s level instruction.

Our Goals Like The Lichtenstein Center MFA Program, the Online Advanced Certificate recognizes that there are many reasons to study writing—from self-satisfaction to dissemination of information. Our goal is to identify what each student needs in terms of writing instruction while helping students build a writing practice, establish revision practices, and getting written work out in the world in the form of short story submissions. Courses are taught by a full-time and part-time faculty of award-winning writers, all of whom have been widely published and who have received numerous accolades in their writing careers.

Admissions Students who are eligible to apply include those enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program at Stony Brook University and students who have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university who meet the admissions criteria.

For applicants already admitted to the University, admission involves completing a “Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate” form. Students also need to submit a statement of purpose and a writing sample (details below). Students are required to have an earned bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4-point scale. The following must be submitted as part of the application to the Online Advanced Creative Writing Certificate:

A 1-2 page statement discussing the student’s reasons for graduate study (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins)
A writing sample consisting of 12-15 pages of fictional prose (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins)

Non-Matriculated and Transfer Status Non-matriculated students and students transferring from other Stony Brook Graduate degree programs may petition to transfer a limited number of credits to the Advanced Certificate. More information on transfer policies is available at https://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/graduatebulletin/current/admissions/transfer-credit/index.php

Timeline All Advanced Certificate requirements must be completed within three (3) years from the semester date of admission as a matriculated student. If the certificate program is taken in collaboration with a graduate degree program, then the student has five years for completion of the certificate.

Advising Students in the Advanced Certificate program are advised on course selection by the Associate Director, and a dedicated online work site will be established to foster community in and across Online Certificate cohorts.

Resources and Suppoer Programs The Online Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing is housed in the Creative Writing and Literature program of The Lichtenstein Center. Certificate students will be able to access the same support services as part-time matriculated MFA students. Resources may include a limited number of partially subsidized one-time admission awards.

Faculty Online courses are taught by full-time core faculty, joined by a part-time faculty of distinguished visiting writers whose teaching and lecturing assignments will rotate among the fall and spring sessions. These distinguished visitors will provide creative breadth to the writing program, offering coverage in areas of writing that are essential in contemporary society, in particular fiction and the short story. For the inaugural cohort in Fall 2024, CWL500 will be taught by Jennifer Solheim , Associate Director of both the Online Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing and the BookEnds novel revision fellowship and part-time faculty in the MFA in Creative Writing and Literature.

Curriculum The Advanced Certificate is a sixteen credit hour concentration available upon successful application to degree-seeking students who have been admitted to any Stony Brook University graduate program as well as non-degree seeking students who meet all the requirements outlined by the Graduate School. The inaugural cohort of the Online Advanced Certificate will emphasize creative work in fiction, with an emphasis on the short story. Following are the specific requirements and course descriptions.

Three or more of the following writing workshops or topics courses (16 Credits):

CWL 500: Introduction to Creative Writing, 4 credits

CWL 510: Forms of Fiction, 4 credits

CWL 565: Special Topics in Writing, 4 credits

CWL 570: Advanced Writing Workshop, 4 credits

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Application Instructions (please follow these once you're in the Slate application system, as these directions are specific to our application)

Once you’ve created a new account in Slate, select Start New Application.

From the dropdown menu select 2024 Graduate Application

Read instructions carefully and be sure to allow popups

Fill in the Personal Background information

Admission Information

Select Certificate from the Intended Degree dropdown menu

Select Creative Writing and Literature Certificate Program from the Intended Program dropdown menu

Select your intended term of entry (e.g., Fall 2024)

Department Specifics

Please attach a doc that includes a writing sample consisting of 12-15 pages of fictional prose (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins) If the requirements listed on the application appear differently, please disregard those guidelines and follow these instead!

Fill in the Additional Information section

Please add your educational institutions and degrees under Academic History

We do not need Test Scores . Click continue.

The graduate school requires Three Recommendations . These can be from anyone who can speak to your creative writing and/or educational background. They do not need to be from creative writing professors or published authors.

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Certificate in Creative Writing

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Creative Writing Certificate

A certificate program for aspiring writers

Best-selling novels, blockbuster movies and award-winning poems all start with an idea…but the crucial next step of creating words to convey and express those ideas can be daunting. Our customizable Creative Writing Certificate program provides individualized guidance from experienced instructors who have published works in multiple genres. Explore methodologies across all writing categories as you refine both your personal style and voice utilizing the most effective tools and techniques. Schedule flexibility combined with a variety of elective options allows you to tailor the curriculum based on personal interests and skill sets. Build your platform and grow your brand as you work to successfully achieve your writing goals.

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

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 the 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

Certificate requirements

To receive the certificate, students must:

Complete all four (4) of the core courses
Complete at least three (3) elective courses
Attend at least 80% of the class sessions in each course
Satisfy all program requirements within 18 months

All courses are also offered open enrollment, meaning anyone can register for them regardless of affiliation with Emory or desire to complete the certificate program. Students must apply for and be accepted into the Advanced Revision Workshop .

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Certificate overview

Duration 12-18 months

Cost $3,045

Time commitment 84 hours

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Students should complete the four (4) required courses in the order listed below.

Students must complete three (3) of the following electives before, during, or after the required courses.

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Introduction

The Creative Writing Certificate is a non-degree, graduate certificate program composed of 18 credit hours of specialized courses designed to explore, in an intensive workshop environment, the theoretical and practical concerns of creative writers today. The Creative Writing Certificate is appropriate for candidates with experience in creative writing at the undergraduate level or extensive professional or independent experience as creative writers.

Credits earned toward the Creative Writing Certificate may apply to or be transferred into the Master of Arts in English (MAE) at the graduate program director’s discretion. If certificate coursework is applied to the MAE program, this certificate coursework can be no more than six years old at the time of graduation from the MAE program. Candidates must complete all coursework for the certificate program within six years, including any transfer work.

Candidates should refer to the graduate catalog in effect when they are accepted to this or another NKU certificate program to determine the extent to which credit hours may be applied to more than one NKU certificate or degree program. Candidates whose transcripts do not show substantial undergraduate preparation in creative writing may be asked to submit a writing sample.

Applications to the Creative Writing Certificate require the following:

an application for graduate admission to Northern Kentucky University.
official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work.
a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
a grade of B or higher on all graduate work that may apply to the certificate.

At the discretion of the graduate program director, a writing sample may be required for evaluation and undergraduate courses recommended for applicants who did not focus on creative writing at the undergraduate level.

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Certificate Program Curriculum

The Certificate in Creative Writing requires 18 hours of coursework, representing at least two genres of creative writing and four different course numbers, selected from the following:

ENG 542 Teaching and Practice/Creative Writing (3 credits) ♦
ENG 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies (3 credits)
ENG 622 Poetry Writing Workshop (3 credits)
ENG 624 Fiction Writing Workshop (3 credits)
ENG 626 Novel Writing Workshop (3 credits)
ENG 628 Creative Non-Fiction Workshop (3 credits)
ENG 722 Prose Writing Workshop (3 credits)
ENG 724 Emerging Genres in Creative Writing (3 credits)

Total Hours: 18

Students are encouraged to take additional coursework that focuses on both historical and contemporary literature to increase their exposure to notable writers and texts.

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Creative Writing (Graduate Certificate)

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Creative writing workshops foster community, creative risk-taking, and development of voice in dialogue with other skilled writers.

What you’ll learn

The 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing allows writers of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction the opportunity to practice and hone their craft without committing to a full master’s program.

Like a “minor” on the graduate level, it may be taken by working professionals who are pursuing graduate studies in other areas, or by students who wish to explore their interest and aptitude for further work or study in creative writing. Any credits earned within the certificate transfer seamlessly towards the MA in English for any who might want to continue.

The Certificate in Creative Writing is a 15-credit program that is fully online. It is open to both matriculated and non-matriculated students; however, all students must go through a formal admission process.

Furthermore, the courses taken in the certificate program are not only valuable on their own but can also be applied towards the completion of an MA in English . For example, a student who successfully completes the certificate may choose to apply for the MA program in creative writing. If accepted, they could complete the MA degree within a year. Alternatively, a student may opt to pursue an MA in English with a focus on literature, supplementing it with the certificate in creative writing. This flexibility allows students to tailor their academic path to suit their interests and career goals.

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Application Process

All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.

Determine your applicant type
Submit application
Request all official transcripts
Review and submit required application materials through the Application Status Portal
International applicants must also submit international materials

Best Consideration Dates

Fall Semester: April 15 Spring Semester: November 15

Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Career outlook

Creative writing is a skill to have in a variety of careers, including:

Teaching at all educational levels from elementary school to college
Academic administration
Sales and management
Library and Information Technology Services
Communications
Technical writing

Meet writers from all over

For more than 50 years, our annual Writer’s Forum has given students an inside look on what it’s like to work within the professional writing industry. The Forum hosts distinguished writers right on-campus.

Hear from accomplished novelists, poets, playwrights, memoirists, screenwriters, cartoonists, and essayists on their unique experiences and perspectives.

The best part? It’s free. Just show up, take a seat, and immerse yourself in the world of literature.

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Online courses: creative writing.

Stanford Continuing Studies' online creative writing courses make it easy to take courses taught by instructors from Stanford’s writing community. Thanks to the flexibility of the online format, these courses can be taken anywhere, anytime—a plus for students who lead busy lives or for whom regular travel to the Stanford campus is not possible. These courses are open to all adults, and we encourage all levels of writers to enroll.

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