Grow as a Writer and a Reader
You will take literature and creative writing courses; have opportunities to interact with visiting writers; and attend readings, workshops, festivals and other special events. Throughout this program, you will learn techniques necessary for the mastery of the craft of creative writing, improve your creative writing skills through feedback and continued revision, and gain insight into local and national resources for writers and the publication process. Our program culminates in a capstone course, Portfolio Development, which is designed to help you prepare to apply to four-year writing programs and develop manuscripts for publication.
Careers
Find your path.
Editors – est. salary $62,911
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary – est. salary $80,833*
Proofreader and Copy Marker – est. salary $37,634
Poet, Lyricist and Creative Writer – est. salary $43,926
**EMSI Data, 2019; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Transfer Opportunities
Courses and Completion Sequence
Summer I
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition | 3 credits |
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher | 3 credits | |
| CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology | 3 credits | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 credits | |
| ENGL 205 - Creative Writing | ENGL 101 | 3 credits |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Literature course |
ENGL 101 must be completed prior to taking any literature courses except for ENGL 190 where ENGL 101 and ENGL 190 may be taken concurrently. | 3 credits |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
| Directed Elective - Select one of the following: Literature course or ENGL 137 - Introduction to Theater (ENGL 137 recommended for students taking ENGL 282) |
ENGL 101 |
3 credits |
| Select one of the following: ENGL 280 - Poetry Writing or |
For ENGL 280, 281, 282: ENGL 205 For ENGL 283: ENGL 102 or ENGL 205 |
3 credits |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: ENGL 280 - Poetry Writing or ENGL 281 - Fiction Writing or ENGL 282 - Scriptwriting or ENGL 283 - Nonfiction Writing: Memoir and Literary Journalism |
For ENGL 280, 281, 282: ENGL 205 For ENGL 283: ENGL 102 or ENGL 205 |
3 credits |
| ENGL 285 - Portfolio Development | Two of the following: ENGL 280, 281, 282, 283 one of which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits |
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.
Featured Career
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$80,833
20,511
in the region
Job Rates Fluctuate
in the region
Typical Tasks
- Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
- Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
- Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
- Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
- Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
How well does it pay?
New workers generally start around $37,159. Normal pay for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary is $80,833 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $166,521.
Program Information
Creative Writing Academic Certificate
Degree Type:
Academic CertificateCredits Needed to Graduate:
33