Students will learn core creative writing skills and choose from a selection of electives in the areas of Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Stage & Screenwriting, Children’s Writing, Poetry, and/or The Business of Writing in order to develop more specific skills. Students will benefit from a structured course of study and the opportunity to earn a certificate whether they rely on these courses as a means to explore personal interests or to pursue professional growth or career goals.
This certificate is designed to fit the needs of hobbyists as well as those who have professional aspirations to become published. Continue reading below for certificate requirements.
There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program
From the 'Apply Now' button, login to your student account, complete the online application, and pay the application fee if applicable. It is preferable that you create an account before proceeding if you have not already done so.
Candidates are encouraged to apply in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.
Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts. Call 858-534-5760 or Email: ahl@ucsd.edu
Students should have a native level of fluency in English and be able to write clear, logical and grammatically-correct sentences.
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