Creative Writing, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- minor
- Format
- In-person
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of English
Program Contact
- Lisa Rhoades
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Assistant Chair, Undergraduate Advisor, Professor of Instruction
330-972-8556
Overview
The Creative Writing Minor at The University of Akron offers students the opportunity to explore and refine their writing across four key genres: creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and script writing. Through engaging workshops and focused coursework, students develop their unique voice, storytelling techniques, and critical feedback skills. This minor complements any major and prepares students for careers or further study in writing-related fields.
Admissions Requirements
Students must achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.0 to earn the minor.
If a student desires a minor from the same department/school as their major, there is a college requirement for a minimum of nine (9) non-overlapping credits between the minor and the major, as well as between the minor and other minor programs in the department/school.
Career Outcomes
A Creative Writing Minor at The University of Akron can open doors to a variety of exciting and meaningful careers, including:
Editing
Copywriting
Screenwriting
Communications Specialist
Social Media Manager