Creative Writing - COA
Certificate of Achievement Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 16.0 credits
This program offers a focused course of study for students interested in pursuing creative writing. From exploring and practicing the craft of writing to navigating the business of digital publishing, students who complete the Creative Writing certificate program will learn the skills and knowledge to prepare them for the world of contemporary creative writing. Students will begin with an introductory course that prepares them for further study in fiction, creative nonfiction, and writing and copywriting for contemporary digital platforms.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing COA: Complete all of the following | 16 | |
| IMPORTANT: To obtain the Certificate of Achievement in Creative Writing, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0: | ||
| The Creative Writing certificate requirements below. | ||
| All certificate courses must be completed with a C or better. | ||
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 13 | |
| ENGL 1019 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 1020 | Advanced Creative Writing-Fiction | 2 |
| ENGL 1021 | Writing for Contemporary Digital Platforms | 3 |
| ENGL 1022 | Advanced Creative Writing-Nonfiction | 2 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 3 | |
| ENGL 2043 | World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 2044 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 2046 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 2543 | World Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 2544 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 2546 | British Literature II | 3 |
Recommended Sequence
Creative Writing
Term 1 (Fall) (6 units)
- ENGL1019 - Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
- ENGLC1002 - Introduction to Literature (3)
Term 2 (Winter) (2 units)
- ENGL1020 - Advanced Creative Writing-Fiction (2)
Term 3 (Spring) (6 units)
- ENGL2043 - World Literature I (3)
- ENGL2044 - American Literature I (3)
- ENGL2046 - British Literature I (3)
- ENGL2543 - World Literature II (3)
- ENGL2544 - American Literature II (3)
- ENGL2546 - British Literature II (3)
- ENGL1021 - Writing for Contemporary Digital Platforms (3)
Term 4 (Summer) (2 units)
- ENGL1022 - Advanced Creative Writing-Nonfiction (2)