CREATIVE WRITING/SHORT STORY WRITING
Certificate of Achievement English · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Short Story Writing Certificate provides students with the academic preparation and skill set needed to demonstrate their ability to author short stories, including works for personal development and/or professional application. Completion of the required courses formalizes students' short story writing abilities.
To acquire a Certificate of Achievement in Short Story 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 145 | Introduction to the Short Story | 3 |
| orLIT 145H | Introduction to the Short Story Honors | 3 |
| Total | 15.5 | |