Open to all students in the University, the Minor in Creative Writing offers undergraduate students the opportunity to develop their ability to write fiction, poetry, screenplays, and other forms of imaginative literature. Any undergraduate student may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites and general University entrance requirements.
Admission Requirements
Completion of first-year requirements including 1.0 course from English 1020E, 1022E, 1024E or Film Studies 1020E, with a mark of at least 60%.
Module
4.5 courses:
1.0 course in English (not including English 2998E and 4999E) or Film Studies at the 2100 level or above
0.5 course from: Writing 2101F/G or 2121F/G (prerequisite for the rest of the module)
3.0 courses from: Writing 2203F/G, 2204F/G, 2211F/G, 2213F/G, 2214F/G, 2294F/G, 2295F/G, 2296F/G, 2299F/G, English 2998E, 4999E
In certain cases, courses not on the above list may be used toward the Minor in Creative Writing. Students should contact the Program Director of Writing, Rhetoric and Professional Communication for information.