Creative Writing
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 722 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023
    Creative Writing

    About

    Certificate of Undergraduate Study

    This certificate is designed to provide interested students the opportunity to study the craft of writing poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. Students in any baccalaureate degree program who have at least sophomore standing and a GPA of 2.00 or better can complete the requirements for the certificate. Students must select a single genre, and register with one of the coordinators of creative writing for approval of the program of study.

    Each student will take four three-credit, upper-level (300 or higher) courses, including the introductory and advanced workshops in sequence in the chosen genre, one course in reading and analysis of the literature of that genre, and one course (excluding workshop) in a second genre.

    The introductory and advanced workshop (in sequence) in the chosen genre, which serve as the foundational courses.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
    • Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 40

    How to Apply

    There are two easy ways to apply to NIU for free. No test scores required.

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    We are currently accepting applications for fall 2023 and spring 2024.

    Creative Writing
    Northern Illinois University
    Northern Illinois University
    United States of America

    United States of America, DeKalb

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