Course Offerings
- WRTG–204 Copy Editing (3 credits)
- Introduces the profession of writing and publishing, focusing on craft fundamentals (grammar and mechanics), publishing and copy editing, resources for writers, literary analysis, and submission procedures.
- WRTG–205 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 credits)
- Introduces basic experience and techniques of description, characterization, poetry, and narration.
- WRTG–206 Introduction to Poetry Writing (3 credits)
- Teaches basic forms and structures of poetry. Concentrates on techniques as well as content. Prerequisite: Writing 205 or permission of instructor.
- WRTG–207 Introduction to Short Story Writing (3 credits)
- Teaches elements of short story writing. Concentrates on plot construction with attention to character, dialogue, and setting. Prerequisite: Writing 205 or permission of instructor.
- WRTG–306 Short Story Writing (3 credits)
- Teaches techniques for creating characters and turning experiences into short stories. Prerequisite: Writing 207 or permission of instructor.
- WRTG–307 Poetry Writing (3 credits)
- Teaches techniques of great poets. Provides opportunity for students to write poems. Prerequisite: Writing 206 or permission of instructor.
- WRTG–308 Creative Nonfiction (3 credits)
- Teaches the techniques of great essayists and creative nonfiction writers. Provides opportunity for students to write essays and creative nonfiction.
- WRTG–330 Special Topics in Writing (3 credits)
- Topics vary and may include young-adult fiction, writing, advanced copy editing, literary translation, technical writing, form and theory of poetry, form and theory of fiction.
- WRTG–390 Screenwriting (3 credits)
- Teaches the techniques of screenwriting. Allows students to initiate their own screenplays. Prerequisite: Writing 207 or permission of instructor.
- WRTG–480 Genre Fiction As Literature (3 credits)
- WRTG–490 Writing Workshop (3 credits)
- Opportunity to write short stories, poems, essays, and plays with weekly discussion and criticism in a small group. May be taken three times. Prerequisite: One course in creative writing at the 300 level or permission of instructor.
- WRTG–494 Writing Internship (1-6 credits)
- (1-6 credits) Opportunity for on-site experience in various settings for writing experience.
- WRTG–495 Creative Writing: Independent Study (1-9 credits)
- (1-9 credits) Opportunity for independent work on writing projects with criticism and assistance. May be taken three times.
- WRTG–EXAM Writing Proficiency
- WRTG–H500 Writing Workshop (3 credits)