Creative Writing

The certificate in Creative Writing provides a comprehensive foundation in the study and practice of Creative Writing. This certificate also meets the needs of those in the community who wish to express their imagination, think critically, or enter the job market in fields that require knowledge of critical thinking and writing principles. Students develop competency in the ability to write clearly and thoughtfully, as well as to revise their written work. Additionally, students gain advanced reading and comprehension skills, and are exposed to multi-cultural texts and resources.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate increased reading and writing comprehension of English; demonstrate creative and critical thinking as it applies to writing and reading; and demonstrate increased knowledge the principles of Creative Writing.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
ENGL 103	Creative Writing Workshop	3
ENGL 123	American Literature From 1865 to the Present	3
CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
ENGL C1002	Introduction to Literature	3
ENGL 110	Introduction to World Literature from 1700 to the Present Time	3
ENGL 111	Women in Literature	3
ENGL 117	Film as Literature	3
ENGL 127	Children's Literature	3
ENGL 130	Science Fiction Literature	3
CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
ENGL 112	Introduction to Screenwriting	3
ENGL 212	Advanced Screenwriting	3
ENGL 114	Introduction to Poetry: Creative Writing	3
ENGL 115	Introduction to Fiction: Creative Writing	3
ENGL 118	Introduction to Creative Nonfiction: Creative Writing	3
THTR 155	Introduction to Playwriting	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2026

GCC Catalog 2026-2027

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