The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts 11 courses 18 total credits
The Creative Writing Certificate is intended for any University student interested in advanced study of creative writing, both as reader and as writer. Those who plan to pursue the certificate should apply to the program advisor for admission no later than the end of their sophomore year. More information about the Creative Writing Certificate is given at the Department of English website. Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies. To earn an Honors Creative Writing Certificate, students must fulfill the following additional requirements:
| Hours chosen from: a list of approved courses available from the program advisor | 3 credits |
| College Requirements - Liberal Arts | credits |
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | credits |
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRW 315D | Playwriting I | 3 |
| CRW 325F | Fiction Writing | 3 |
| CRW 325M | Creative Writing | 3 |
| CRW 325P | Poetry Writing | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRW 340D | Playwriting II | 3 |
| CRW 340F | Short Story Workshop | 3 |
| CRW 340P | Poetry Workshop | 3 |
| CRW 660 | Intensive Creative Writing | 6 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRW 355D | Playwriting III | 3 |
| CRW 355F | Advanced Fiction Workshop | 3 |
| CRW 355P | Advanced Poetry Workshop | 3 |
| CRW 660 | Intensive Creative Writing | 6 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
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