CREATIVE WRITING/NOVEL WRITING
Certificate of Achievement English · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors (formerly LIT 102H) | 3 |
| LIT 140 | Introduction to the Novel | 3 |
| orLIT 140H | Introduction to the Novel Honors | 3 |
| Total | 15.5 | |