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Creative Writing courses are cross-listed so that students are able to apply to courses based on their level of preparation rather than on their level of degree program. Classes are organized in the following way:

BEGINNING

These classes are intended for students who may or may not have writing experience, but are interested in gaining experience in a particular genre. Starting Spring 07: Students will register for Beginning classes online. No submissions, no lotteries. 12 students per class.

INTERMEDIATE

These classes are intended for students with some writing experience in a particular genre. Admission requires experience in a Beginning class in the same genre -OR- intructor consent and is determined by submission. See course descriptions for specific submission requirements. Submissions are due online in advance of the term by the submission deadline. 12 students per class.

ADVANCED

These classes are intended for students with substantive writing experience in a particular genre. Admission requires experience in a Beginning class in the same genre -OR- intructor consent and is determined by submission. See course descriptions for specific submission requirements. Submissions are due online in advance of the term by the submission deadline. 10 students per class.

THESIS SEMINAR

This class is limited to students working on creative theses for BA and MA requirements. Students must check with their respective departments about the prerequisites and requirements necessary to pursue creative theses and they must get permission to take a thesis seminar. 8 students per class.

SPECIAL TOPICS

These courses vary in terms of subject matter, submission requirements, and size.

CROSSLISTS

Creative Writing (CRWR) crosslists classes originated by other departments that include creative writing components (for example: Playwriting, Screenwriting...)