Creative Writing (Option)

The ability to think creatively, write effectively, and craft interesting stories are extremely valuable skills for any degree major to possess. Through workshops and writing assignments, this fun and practical option helps you develop new writing techniques, create invaluable writing communities, and build a growing portfolio of work in fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and script writing.

An option is a “mini-minor” – a set of courses in one discipline that can be completed in conjunction with any undergraduate degree program, allowing you to focus on an additional subject of interest.

Courses & Requirements

Students who have fulfilled the requirements for an Honours or General degree in any subject may graduate with an Option in Creative Writing if they have successfully completed 4.0 credits from the following courses, including courses from at least two different departments:

• CAST-INDG-GESO 2485H
• CUST 2526H
• CUST 2572H
• CUST 3139H
• CUST 3175Y
• CUST 4173H
• ENGL 1851H
• ENGL 2851H
• ENGL 2853H
• ENGL 2855H
• ENGL 2859H
• ENGL 3850Y/3851H
• ENGL 3853H
• ENGL 3855H
• ENGL 4850Y/4851H
• ENGL 4859H
• FREN 4201H
• INDG 2480Y
• INDG 4481H

With permission of the Option coordinator:

• CUST 4041Y/4541H
• CUST 4070Y/4570H
• CUST 4900Y/4901H/4902H
• ENGL 4040Y/4041H
• ENGL 4900Y/4901H/4902H
• INDG 4900Y/4901H/4902H

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Rob Winger robwinger@trentu.ca