Creative Writing, Letter of Recognition

Award: Letter of Recognition

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of nine credit hours.

Purpose: This course sequence is designed for students who plan on majoring in another subject but wish to display a concentrated interest in creative writing, or who are interested in personal enrichment in this area.

Range of Occupations

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved or is pending approval by the U.S. Department of Education federal aid program eligibility. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs contact Financial Aid.

Degree/Award Requirements

Award Requirements

Completion of each of the required courses with a grade of C or better. Students must apply to the Records and Registration office for the letter of recognition after they have completed the requirements.

Requirements: 9-11 credits

ENG 200 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credit hours
List A 6 credit hours
List B (optional) 1-2 credit hours

List A

ENG 201 - Creative Writing: Beginning Fiction Workshop 3 credit hours
ENG 202 - Creative Writing: Beginning Poetry Workshop 3 credit hours
ENG 203 - Creative Writing: Writing for the Stage and Screen Workshop 3 credit hours
ENG 204 - Creative Writing: Beginning Creative Nonfiction Workshop 3 credit hours

List B (Optional)

ENG 275 - Creative Writing: Literary Publishing Practicum - Working on Amaranth 1 credit hour

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.