Innovative Writing Advanced Certificate

College of arts and sciences, program description.

The Innovative Writing Advanced Certificate presents a unique form of graduate study in creative writing, closely intertwining the practice of writing with literary and aesthetic inquiries. The program creates a collaborative space in which we reflect on the ethical and political implications of creative writing within the matrix of global citizenship; tease out evident and obscured connections between contemporary and historical texts; consider how aesthetic concerns are inflected by various systems of power; and create rigorous, sensuous, contentious-above all, evocative-forms of writing that embody imaginative and forward-thinking strategies.

Dimitri Anastasopoulos 429 Clemens Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 Email: [email protected] Phone: 716-645-0689 Fax: 716-645-5980

Instruction Method

  • In Person   (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Credits required, time-to-degree, application fee.

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

State University of New York at Buffalo

Creative Writing Certificate - Program Requirements

Department of english.

Christina Milletti Director [email protected]

Associated Programs

  • English BA/MA
  • English Minor
  • English BA/English Adolescence Education EdM
  • English BA/Law JD

Associated Subjects

  • ENG: English

Completing the Creative Writing Certificate Program

Academic requirements.

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.3 overall in required and elective certificate courses in order to be awarded the certificate upon completion of their Bachelors Degree.

Transfer Credit Policy

The English Department awards credit for courses take elsewhere that approximately correspond — in content, approach, and/or pedagogy — to courses offered in our program.

Prerequisite Courses

ENG 207 : Introduction to Writing Poetry & Prose Fiction

Required Courses

Contemporary and Modern Literature requirement, choose one of the following: 392 Literature, Writing, Practice, 326 Modern British and Irish Fiction, 328 Multicultural British Literature, 337 20th C Lit in the U.S., 338 The Novel in the U.S., 339 American Poetry, 353 Experimental Fiction, 357 Contemporary Literature, 361 Modern & Contemporary Poetry, 362 Poetry Movements, 363 Modernist Poetry, or 387 Women Writers.

Three Electives

ENG 390 : Creative Writing: Poetry ENG 391 : Creative Writing: Fiction ENG 434 : Advanced Poetry Workshop ENG 435 : Advanced Fiction Workshop *Students may request substituting 1 300-level writing workshop with a similar writing workshop course in a different genre, such as ENG 393 : Literary Non-Fiction or TH 485 : Play Writing. *At least one workshop must be at the 400 level.

Total Credit Hours Required

Total credit hours required for the Creative Writing Certificate
Total Credits Required for Minor/Certificate18

Minors and certificates must be completed in conjunction with a major and all university degree requirements must be met.

Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or minor requirements.

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

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The Innovative Writing Advanced Certificate presents a unique form of graduate study in creative writing, closely intertwining the practice of writing with literary and aesthetic inquiries. The program creates a collaborative space in which we reflect on the ethical and political implications of creative writing within the matrix of global citizenship; tease out evident and obscured connections between contemporary and historical texts; consider how aesthetic concerns are inflected by various systems of power; and create rigorous, sensuous, contentious-above all, evocative-forms of writing that embody imaginative and forward-thinking strategies.

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Introductory Course (3 credits)

  • ENG 502SEM - Intro Critical Theory Credits: 3

Focus on Fiction or Poetry (9 credits)

  • ENG 547SEM - FALL FICTION COLLOQUIUM Credits: 3 - 6  (6 credits)
  • ENG 549SEM - Fall Creative Writing Poetry Colloquium Credits: 3 - 6  (6 credits)
  • ENG 548SEM - FICTION WORKSHOP Credits: 3
  • ENG 550SEM - POETRY WORKSHOP Credits: 3

Final Project (6 credits)

  • ENG 598TUT - Project Guidance Masters Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 18

3.0 GPA required

Instruction Method

  • In Person   (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Credits required, time-to-degree, application fee, program contact.

Dimitri Anastasopoulos 429 Clemens Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 Email:  [email protected] Phone: 716-645-0689 Fax: 716-645-5980

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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