The creative writing program at Waldorf University offers an engaging and innovative curriculum that provides students with an opportunity to develop artistic expression and hone literary technique through intensive courses in writing, one-on-one sessions with the faculty, and workshops with nationally renowned writers.

This program is available on campus only.

Degree Requirements

Review the complete list of core requirements for this program.

Creative Writing Major Requirements - 40 Credits
Prefix Number Course Credit Hours
CWR 201 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ENG 240 Essentials of Literary Analysis 1
ENG 250 Exploration in Literature 3
Three courses from the following:
CWR/COM 360 Techniques of Screenwriting 3
CWR 370 Techniques of Creative Nonfiction 3
CWR 375 Techniques of Poetry 3
CWR 380 Techniques of Fiction 3
CWR/THR 385 Playwriting 3
CWR 390 Special Topics in Creative Writing 3
Two courses from the following:
CWR/COM 460 Advanced Writing Worskshop-Screenwriting 3
CWR 470 Advanced Writing Workshop-Creative Nonfiction 3
CWR 475 Advanced Writing Workshop-Poetry 3
CWR 480 Advanced Writing Workshop-Fiction 3
Three 205+ English courses 9
One additional 205+ course in Communications, Creative Writing, English, or a related field (with consent) 3
Capstone Experience 5-6
CWR 499 Senior Thesis (Mandatory) 3+
CWR 490A Literary Editing 1
CWR 495 Creative Writing Internsip 3
Creative Writing Minor Requirements - 21 Credits
Prefix Number Course Credit Hours
CWR 201 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
Two courses from the following:
CWR/COM 360 Techniques of Screenwriting 3
CWR 370 Techniques of Creative Nonfiction 3
CWR 375 Techniques of Poetry 3
CWR 380 Techniques of Fiction 3
CWR/THR 385 Playwriting 3
CWR 390 Special Topics in Creative Writing 3
One course from the following:
CWR/COM 460 Advanced Writing Workship-Screenwriting 3
CWR 470 Advanced Writing Workshop-Creative Nonfiction 3
CWR 475 Advanced Writing Workshop-Poetry 3
CWR 480 Advanced Writing Workshop-Fiction 3
Two English electives at the 205+ level 6
One further elective in Creative Writing, English, Communications, or a related field (with consent).* 3

*This could include the course CWR 490 (by consent of instructor)

Creative Writing Certificate Requirements - 15 Credits
Prefix Number Course Credit Hours
CWR 201/2010 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
CWR 370/3700 Techniques of Creative Nonfiction 3
CWR 375/3750 Techniques of Poetry 3
CWR 380/3800 Techniques of Fiction 3
CWR 499 Senior Thesis 3
  OR    
CWR 4990 Creative Writing Capstone 3