The Creative Studies in Writing (CSW) program is broad-based, interdisciplinary, and practical in its approach. It has two overarching goals: to foster your development in the art and craft of writing so that you may become a more creative and engaging writer, and to prepare you to meet successfully the challenges of writing for traditional publishing outlets, new media environments, and the demands of your profession.
To this end, the program introduces you to a variety of genres, including (but not limited to) fiction, script writing for multiple platforms, creative nonfiction, children’s literature, and memoir, from which you choose an area to deepen your practice.
The program requires three core writing courses (11 credits). The remainder of the program is yours to design from a variety of electives based on your personal, professional, and creative goals.