English Creative Writing (Minor)

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in English Creative Writing
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: English 
Academic Plan Code(s): ENGCMINOR

Program Requirements

ENGL 202Introduction to Creative Writing - AH3
ENGL 304Creative Nonfiction3
or ENGL 305 Special Topics: Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop
ENGL 403Advanced Creative Writing3
One Creative Writing Elective 3
Two literature electives at the 300 level or above6
Minimum Total Hours18

Students wishing to major in English and minor in Creative Writing will have to earn a minimum of 126 credits to complete both the major and the minor.

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.