Creative writing
Undergraduate Certificate
Creative writing certificate
Do you love writing stories, poems or essays? Our creative writing certificate is designed for undergraduates who want to improve their writing. This program is very flexible—you can add it to any field of study.
Program Snapshot
What will you learn in the creative writing certificate program?
This 15-credit-hour certificate program guides your process as you write stories, essays and poems. You’ll learn from skilled, published authors who are excited to help you find your unique style. You can tailor your studies to your area of interest—fiction, nonfiction or poetry!
Plus, you’ll strengthen skills like creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical reading. These are skills you'll be able to use in any job. You’ll also improve how you communicate and connect with others.
This program will help position you to pursue a graduate degree in creative writing or work in writing, teaching, editing or advertising. Outside of class, you can join department events, meet famous authors or join student writing clubs. You can even submit your work to our campus literary journals!
Highlights of this certificate
- Learn from the pros: Study with award-winning teachers who are also published writers.
- Meet authors: Listen to and chat with popular poets and fiction writers when they come for CMU English readings and events.
- Get published: Share your stories, poems or essays in our literary journal, The Central Review.
- Join writing groups: Team up with other students in writing clubs like Fiction Central and Poetry Central.
Creative writing programs
The Department of English Language and Literature also offers a Minor in Creative Writing (24 credit hours) and a Master of Art in Creative Writing (30 credit hours.)
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