# CREATIVE WRITING/NOVEL WRITING (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24297

### Description

The Novel Writing Certificate provides students with the academic preparation and skill set needed to demonstrate their ability to author novels, including works for personal development and/or professional application. Completion of the required courses formalizes students' novel writing abilities.

To acquire a **Certificate of Achievement in Novel Writing**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 15.5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 101) | 3.5 |
| ENGL 131 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 231 | Advanced Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature (formerly LIT 102) | 3 |
| or ENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors (formerly LIT 102H) | 3 |
| LIT 140 | Introduction to the Novel | 3 |
| or LIT 140H | Introduction to the Novel Honors | 3 |
| **Total** | | **15.5** |