Minor in Creative Writing
Why Earn Your Creative Writing Minor at Saint Leo University?
The Creative Writing minor provides students from any major an opportunity to explore and master the art and craft of writing fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and plays.
The Creative Writing minor provides students from any major an opportunity to explore and master the art and craft of writing fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and plays.
Learning Experience:
Campus
Est. Time to Complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
15 hours
Undergraduate Creative Writing Program Details
Creative Writing Minor
- ENG 202 - Being a Writer 3 credits
or - ENG 225CL - Writing Wild: Exploring the Four Genres 3 credits
- ENG 315 - Studies in Narrative: Telling Tales in School 3 credits
- ENG 345 - Studies in Place: Are We There Yet? 3 credits
- ENG 355 - Studies in Voice: What Do You Have to Say? 3 credits
- ENG 462 - Seminar in Prose: Fiction/Nonfiction 3 credits
or - ENG 463 - Seminar in Poetry 3 credits
Total Credits: 15
Learn Your Way:
Online, On Campus, or Near You
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What are the on-campus facilities like?
Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
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What are the benefits of earning your creative writing degree online?
Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning.
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Taking online classes has afforded me the opportunity to learn while maintaining a job. They give me some flexibility to study at times that work more cohesively with my schedule and allow me to utilize resources such as the library 24 hours a day.
Bentley Streat | Hayes, VA
Are education centers near you offering creative writing degree programs?
You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle. Education centers offer eight-week academic terms as well as evening and weekend classes.
Career Outlook
No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.
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How will you gain real experience?
Classroom learning is only part of the creative writing degree program at Saint Leo University. We also know the value of hands-on experience. That is why internships and research projects are built into the curriculum. Saint Leo has a strong relationship with many internship organizations across the country, including Boys & Girls Club and Head Start.
Plus, our Career Services center is always available to help connect you with a variety of other experiential learning opportunities to fit your individual career goals.
College of Arts & Sciences
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The College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Leo University offers students a broad education that lays a durable foundation for critical and independent thinking. The essential spirit of the liberal arts is a cornerstone of the varied degree programs. From biology to English to sociology, students enjoy a nice selection of in-demand degree programs for all interests.
Learning takes place both in and out of the classroom. Students travel to Europe through our cultural immersion courses, research unique plant species while trekking through the Peruvian Amazon, and attend film screenings and poetry readings. With highly experienced professors who bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the classroom, students are prepared to work in a variety of rewarding fields. The College supports more than 30 degree programs across University Campus, education centers in five states, and online.
