Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement (CA)
About the Program
Stories and poems connect to the deepest parts of the human experience--our psychology, our relationships, our history, and our dreams. Learn how to craft writing that effectively expresses those experiences and communicates them to others. During the Certificate of Creative Writing sequence of study, students will write and workshop their own original work. They will also read and analyze the craft of published literature from diverse authors, study and apply the elements of fiction and/or poetry, and learn about the publication submission process. Students will also gain experience as editors on our college literary journal or magazine, selecting the content and working on the production and design process. Upon completion, students with this certificate will meet some lower division creative writing requirements for English bachelor's degrees at most colleges with an emphasis or minor in creative writing. This certificate can be earned at the same time as getting the AA-T in English without adding any additional units. (Work closely with a counselor to select your courses.)
Career Opportunities
Advertising Copy Writer • Author/Critic • Bookstore Manager • Continuity Writer • Corporate Communications Director • Foreign Service Office • Freelance Journalist/Writer • Greeting Card Editor/Writer • Lawyer • Librarian • Media Specialist • Newspaper Reporter • Public Information Officer • Publication Editor • Publicity Director • Publishing Agent • Radio/TV Agent • Script Writer • Teacher/Professor • Writer
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
- Analyze and write about a diverse body of published literature.
- Evaluate and critique works of fiction and/or poetry.
- Perform entry-level editorial tasks on a magazine, journal, or newspaper.
- Write and revise fiction and/or poetry, demonstrating proficiency with the elements of fiction and/or poetry.
Learning and Career Pathway Maps
Required Core: Select Two (6 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 11 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 12A | Craft of Writing Fiction | 3 |
| ENG 12B | Craft of Writing Fiction: Intermediate | 3 |
| ENG 13A | The Craft of Writing Poetry: Beginning | 3 |
| ENG 13B | The Craft of Writing Poetry: Intermediate | 3 |
List A: Select One (3 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 19A | Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing A | 3 |
| JAMS 11 | Introduction to Reporting and Newswriting | 3 |
| JAMS 19A | Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing A | 3 |
| JAMS 24A | Naked Magazine: College Magazine A | 3 |
List B: Select Three (9 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Any Required Core course not already used | 3 | |
| ENG 4 | Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 12C | Craft of Writing Fiction: Advanced | 3 |
| ENG 19B | Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing B | 3 |
| or | ||
| JAMS 19B | Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing B | 3 |
| ENG 20 | Studies in Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 32 | U.S. Women's Literature | 3 |
| ENG 35 | Modern American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 41 | Modern World Literature | 3 |
| ENG 42 | Literature of the African Diaspora in America | 3 |
| ENG 44 | Literature of the American West | 3 |
| ENG 45 | Studies in Fiction | 3 |