Hone your craft with HCU’s Creative Writing minor.

The Creative Writing minor at Houston Christian University offers an 18-credit-hour program that immerses students in the craft of storytelling and professional writing. Through specialized workshops in poetry, fiction and nonfiction, aspiring writers develop essential skills in various genres while learning to refine their unique literary voice. The program provides hands-on experience with established authors and opportunities to explore traditional and modern narrative techniques.

Program Overview

Coursework focuses on developing skills in multiple modes of writing:

  • Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry
  • Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction
  • Creative Writing Workshop: Non-Fiction
  • Nine additional hours of Writing or Narrative Arts electives

Degree Plan

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Creative Writing Major

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What Can I Do with a Creative Writing Minor from HCU?

Whether pursuing a degree in business, science, education or any other field, the Creative Writing minor equips students with valuable communication and storytelling abilities that enhance their primary studies. These skills prove invaluable across numerous professional contexts, from marketing and content creation to technical writing and digital media. The program’s emphasis on workshopping and peer review also cultivates the collaborative abilities essential in today’s interconnected workplace.

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Minor in Creative Writing at Houston Christian University

Contact your program coordinator for more information about the Creative Writing minor.
James Matthew Boyleston, PhD
James Matthew Boyleston, PhD
Professor of English and Writing
Chair, QEP Implementation Committee
281-649-3607