Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement
The Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement at Cuyamaca College helps students develop their literary voices through the study and practice of creative writing across multiple genres. Students read and analyze works by established and contemporary authors, create and revise original pieces, and participate in workshops and public readings. The program also introduces students to pathways for publication—from self-publishing to professional submission—offering a flexible option for writers pursuing personal, academic, or career goals. A total of 16–19 units is required to earn the Certificate.
Courses
- ENGL 126 — Introduction to Creative Writing
- ENGL 130 — Short Fiction Writing I
- ENGL 131 — Short Fiction Writing II
- ENGL 132 — Short Fiction Writing III
- ENGL 133 — Short Fiction Writing IV
- ENGL 140 — Poetry Writing I
- ENGL 141 — Poetry Writing II
- ENGL 142 — Poetry Writing III
- ENGL 143 — Poetry Writing IV
- ENGL 200 — Work Experience in English
- ENGL 201 — Women, Gender, and Sexuality in Literature
- ENGL 202 — Introduction to Film as Literature
- ENGL 217 — Fantasy and Science Fiction
- ENGL 236 — Chicana/o Literature
- ENGL 238 — Black Literature
- ETHN 236 — Chicana/o Literature
- ETHN 238 — Black Literature