The Certificate in Creative Writing requires a total of 18 units. Students must take both core courses (6 units), then 4 courses from their selected track–Creative Writing Emphasis or Professional Writing Emphasis (12 units), with the possibility of substituting two of those courses from the elective list (see below). Each emphasis has a list of recommended electives. During the semester that a student receives the Creative Writing Certificate, she or he should present a public reading of no less than twenty minutes as arranged with an English Department faculty member who regularly teaches creative writing courses.

The Certificate in Creative Writing requires a total of 18 units. Students must take both core courses (6 units), then 4 courses from their selected track–Creative Writing Emphasis or Professional Writing Emphasis (12 units), with the possibility of substituting two of those courses from the elective list (see below). Each emphasis has a list of recommended electives. During the semester that a student receives the Creative Writing Certificate, she or he should present a public reading of no less than twenty minutes as arranged with an English Department faculty member who regularly teaches creative writing courses. The English Program at Santa Barbara City College has been developed with the following vision as its guiding principle: to provide to all matriculating students an education that encompasses foundational skills for employment and for all of their college and university learning. The skills include composition and critical thinking, both of which further their ability to participate knowledgeably in the social dialogue of our times. The study of literature in its various forms of fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry enlarges students’ cognitive abilities and connects them to the larger discourse relating to human experience and values.

The Creative Writing Certificate is a non-degree, graduate certificate program composed of 18 credit hours of specialized courses designed to explore, in an intensive workshop environment, the theoretical and practical concerns of creative writers today. The Creative Writing Certificate is appropriate for candidates with experience in creative writing at the undergraduate level or extensive professional or independent experience as creative writers.

The certificate in Creative Writing is designed for students who want to hone their skills in various forms of writing, including fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. The program provides a stru...

Designed for non-English majors, the 18-unit Certificate in Creative Writing supports development of students' creative writing processes. In three required courses (foundations, workshop, and seminar) students draft, appreciate, and critique their original work and that of exemplary authors, working independently and collaboratively. In three elective courses, students choose from a variety of creative writing practices, applications, and vocations, to gain hands-on experience teaching, editing, publishing, and/or performing.

The certificate in creative writing provides structured courses designed to help students improve their writing skills across various genres. It emphasizes practical experience, offering workshops and...

The Certificate in Creative Writing offers students an opportunity to develop their writing skills in a focused and supportive environment. The program typically includes courses that cover various ge...

The 12-credit Certificate in Creative Writing program is designed for those who want to explore the art of writing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The program is open to adult learners with at least a high school diploma, as well as undergraduate students attending community college or university. Any credits you earn in the program can be applied to a college or university degree. Creative Writing Certificate courses can be completed entirely online, though some courses may be offered in person or in “hybrid” or "hyflex" formats for those interested in attending in-person.

Hone your writing skills, deepen your knowledge of contemporary literature, reflect on the world, and engage with your imagination.

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The study of English attends to literary works of the imagination — poems, plays, novels, short stories, and non-fiction — and to the use of language as a means of communication.