Undergraduate Program
Currently, there are two pathways for students interested in extended undergraduate study in Creative Writing.
- One is to major in English and choose the concentration in Creative Writing.
- The other is for any major to pursue the Certificate in Creative Writing.
BA in English with Concentration in Creative Writing
The English degrees at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, which include the BA in English, MA in English, MA in English as a Second Language, and MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, cultivate in students scholarly and creative achievement through graduate and undergraduate courses in literature, language, rhetoric and composition, creative writing, and secondary English language arts. We promote student literacy – specifically the abilities to read, write, and think critically – as well as an appreciation for the English language. We encourage faculty to pursue excellence in teaching, foster collegiality, contribute scholarly research, and engage in service to the university and Rio Grande Valley community. The English degrees, as a collaboration among the Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies, the Department of Writing and Language Studies, and the Creative Writing Program in the College of Fine Arts, support culturally responsive pedagogy and community engagement. A student with an English major possesses skills in critical thinking, writing, and reading. English majors can enter professions such as teaching, writing, editing, media production, the law, public service, and advocacy, and they are prepared for continued graduate or professional study.Creative Writing Concentration - 21 hours
Certain courses below appear in more than one section of the degree plan. The courses and related credit hours can only be applied only once to the degree.
Creative Writing Theory Core - 3 hours
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Forms and Techniques in Creative Writing |
Advanced Creative Writing Electives - 12 hours
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Gallery |
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Creative Non-Fiction |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Workshop in Playwriting |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Workshop in Fiction |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Graphic Literature |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Screenwriting |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Children's Literature |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Creative Writing and Social Action |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Writing for Performance |
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Special Topics in Creative Writing |
English Electives - 6 hours
Choose from additional English (ENGL) courses
Creative Writing Program Undergraduate Certificate
Undergraduate Application Form
When you have finished completing the courses for the certificate, or if you are near graduation and in your final semester of creative writing courses, please fill out the application and submit it to the Chair of Creative Writing through email or drop off a copy to Anita Reyes at ELABS 125. Attached you will also see the courses that can be applied to the Creative Writing Certificate.
Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing
Certificate Requirements – 12 Hours
Creative Writing Core – 3 hours
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Creative Writing I |
Creative Writing Electives – 9 hours
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Gallery |
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Creative Non-Fiction |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Workshop in Playwriting |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Workshop in Fiction |
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Forms and Techniques in Creative Writing |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Graphic Literature |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Screenwriting |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Children's Literature |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Creative Writing and Social Action |
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Advanced Creative Writing: Writing for Performance |
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Special Topics in Creative Writing |
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Scriptwriting for the Stage and Screen |
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CW in Spanish: Narrative |
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CW in Spanish: Poetry and Prose Poetry |
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CW in Spanish: Playwriting |
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CW in Spanish: Special Topics |
And any course in the Writing and Literature Studies or Literature and Cultural Studies departments which contains 50% or more creative writing content.