Creative Writing
Stetson's Creative Writing minor provides a flexible path to developing your writing craft, whether you're majoring in English or another discipline. Learn through creative writing workshops and literature courses taught by accomplished faculty, while strengthening the storytelling, communication and creative thinking skills valued across a wide range of careers.
Why Creative Writing at Stetson University?
Designed to complement any major, the Creative Writing minor helps you develop clear, compelling and original communication skills that are valuable in fields ranging from business and science to education, technology and the arts. Students from across the university combine creative writing with disciplines such as computer science, digital arts, theatre, philosophy and the natural sciences.
For students interested in continuing their studies, the minor provides a strong foundation for Stetson's nationally recognized low-residency MFA in Creative Writing. Through small workshops and close mentorship from accomplished faculty, you'll build a portfolio and writing practice that can support both professional and creative goals.
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“I used my creativity to create awareness of environmental issues.”
— Stephanie Hanson '21
Career Outcomes
Stetson's creative writing graduates have established themselves as sustained practitioners, contributing novels, poetry collections, hybrid image/text works, and gallery shows. Graduates use this minor in fields including:
- Author, Poet, and Essayist with a sustained publishing practice
- Web Designer and UX Writer, combining technical and creative skills
- Teacher and Teaching Artist
- Independent Consultant and Communication Specialist
- Publisher and Editor
- Artist Residency Fellow
Meet the Faculty
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.
HATTER READYFrequently Asked Questions
No, it is only a minor at the undergraduate level.
Yes. The minor is designed for any major. Students from natural science, physics, computer science, and many other fields have completed it.
Yes. One course from Creative Arts (studio art, digital art, or theatre) may count toward the minor.
Yes. The undergraduate minor is a natural foundation for applying to Stetson's low-residency MFA in Creative Writing.
Stetson offers merit scholarships, need-based grants, federal and state aid, work-study, and program-specific awards. More than 98% of Stetson students receive some form of financial aid.
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