Creative Writing Minor | Arcadia University

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Overview

Degree Level: Undergraduate
Degrees Offered: Minor

Department: English
school/college: College of Arts and Sciences

Minor in Creative Writing

The minor in Creative Writing gives you an opportunity to write poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction and to engage in peer critique of their work.

Requirements

Credits and Courses

Five courses are required (20 credits).

Two Literature courses

EN 199 Interpreting Literature
A 200 level literature elective

Three Writing courses

EN 212 Writing Poetry and Fiction

One of the following workshops:

EN 211 Creative Nonfiction Workshop
EN 240 Intermediate Fiction Writing
EN 241 Intermediate Poetry Writing

OR any 300-level writing workshop. One has to be a 300-level creative writing workshop OR

EN 388 Senior Creative Writing Seminar

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Featured Courses

Interpreting Literature

Required Course

Read deeply, write clearly, and explore what makes a story matter. This course introduces poetry, fiction, and drama—teaching you how to analyze style, theme, and meaning across genres.

Writing Poetry and Fiction

Required Course

Write, revise, and grow your voice in both poetry and fiction. You’ll get feedback from peers and your professor, while studying great works to sharpen your technique and storytelling style.

Creative Nonfiction Workshop

Elective Course

Tell true stories with a creative twist. This workshop dives into memoirs, personal essays, and other nonfiction that reads like fiction. You’ll explore voice, metaphor, and memory through writing and reflection.