# CREATIVE WRITING/WRITING FOR CHILDREN (Certificate of Achievement)

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

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24320

### Description

The Writing for Children Certificate provides students with the academic preparation and skill set needed to demonstrate their ability to author literature for children, including works for personal development and/or professional application. Completion of the required courses formalizes students' writing abilities as they apply to writing for children and adolescents.

To acquire a **Certificate of Achievement in Writing for Children**, 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 114 | Children’s and Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| or LIT 114H | Children’s and Adolescent Literature Honors | 3 |
| **Total** | | **15.5** |