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Unleash your creative potential with NDSU’s creative writing minor. This dynamic program immerses you in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and scriptwriting, fostering flexible, imaginative thinkers ready to excel in any career. Through a rigorous sequence of seven courses, you’ll refine your storytelling, analytical and project management skills while mastering the art of close reading and literary analysis. Perfectly paired with majors like English, communication, visual arts, theatre and music, the creative writing minor supplies you with the creative processes and communication expertise vital to thriving in today’s fast-evolving economy.
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Shape Your Future
NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.
Develop a Strong Skill Set
Throughout the seven courses that make up the minor program you will develop design thinking, project management skills, analytic abilities, writing skills and an understanding of creative processes that you’ll apply to your future career.
Build on Your Major
The creative writing minor is a great pair with a major in English, communication, visual arts, theatre or music, expanding on the strong communication, written and research knowledge needed to excel in those fields.
Professional Development and Leadership
Broaden your horizons and expand your experience outside of the classroom through student organizations, including Word Herd, a creative writing group that engages in various activities such as writing prompts, creative writing games, collaborative writing, and constructive feedback sessions Participation in organizations help build strong connections with peers and industry leaders while building on skills learned in class.
Tuition & Costs
NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options.
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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking a dynamic learning environment within a supportive, welcoming community.
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