Creative Writing (ND)

The certificate in Creative Writing provides a comprehensive foundation in the study and practice of Creative Writing. This certificate also meets the needs of those in the community who wish to express their imagination, think critically, or enter the job market in fields that require knowledge of critical thinking and writing principles. Students develop competency in the ability to write clearly and thoughtfully, as well as to revise their written work. Additionally, students gain advanced reading and comprehension skills, and are exposed to multi-cultural texts and resources. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate increased reading and writing comprehension of English. Demonstrate creative and critical thinking as it applies to writing and reading. Demonstrate increased knowledge the principles of Creative Writing.

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	ENGL 103	Creative Writing Workshop	3
	ENGL 123	American Literature From 1865 to the Present	3
	Select two course (6 units) from the following:
	ENGL 102	Critical Thinking and Literary Analysis	3
	ENGL 110	Introduction to World Literature from 1700 to the Present Time	3
	ENGL 111	Women in Literature	3
	ENGL 117	Film as Literature	3
	ENGL 127	Children's Literature	3
	ENGL 130	Science Fiction Literature	3
	Select two courses (6 units) from the following:
	ENGL 112	Screenwriting	3
ENGL 112 or equivalent	ENGL 212	Advanced Screenwriting	3
ENGL 103	ENGL 114	Introduction to Poetry: Creative Writing	3
ENGL 103	ENGL 115	Introduction to Fiction: Creative Writing	3
ENGL 103	ENGL 118	Introduction to Creative Nonfiction: Creative Writing	3
	T ART 155	Introduction to Playwriting	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025

GCC Catalog 2025-2026

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