Minor in Creative Nonfiction

Requirements for Minor in Creative Nonfiction
(offered jointly by English and Fiction Writing)

I. English Department* (6 Credits)

52-2830 Creative Nonfiction I (3 cr)
52-2831 Creative Nonfiction: II (3 cr)

II. Fiction Writing Department* (12 Credits)

55-1101 Fiction I (4 cr)
55-4102 Fiction II (4 cr)
55-4104 Prose Forms (4 cr)

III. Electives: Select 6-8 Credits from:

Fiction Writing Department
55-4319 Creative Nonfiction** (4 cr)
55-4315 Story & Journal (4 cr)
55-4213 Critical Reading & Writing: Fiction Writers as Nonfiction Writers (4 cr)
55-4318 Bibliography & Research Techniques for Fiction Writers (4 cr)

English Department
52-2832 Creative Nonfiction: Journal Writing** (3 cr)
52-2810 Expository Writing: The Personal Essay (3 cr)
52-2695 Connections in Literature: Journalists as Authors (3 cr)

Journalism
53-1015 Intro to Writing and Reporting (3 cr)
53-2020 Reporting for Print & Broadcast*** (3 cr)
53-3220 Advanced Magazine Article Writing*** (3 cr)

Total: 24-26 Credits

* Either English or Fiction courses may be taken first or concurrently
** Indicates strongly recommended
*** Courses have prerequisites not met by the required minor courses

For further information or advice on the Creative Nonfiction minor, please contact David Lazar.