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Creative Writing Certificate Capstone

WRITING X 460

Reflect on your experience in the Certificate in Creative Writing program in this course that guides you in gathering a portfolio of your work and summary of your learning.

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What you can learn.

Review the writing completed during the certificate to compile your strongest pieces into a portfolio
Develop an Artist’s Statement that summarizes your personal thoughts about writing and how you should do it
Identify key moments in your certificate program that helped you develop stronger skills
Participate in a supportive community helping you transition out of classes and into the field

Please note

This course is restricted to certificate candidates currently enrolled in the Creative Writing Certificate program.

About this course:

This course satisfies the final requirement for Certificate in Creative Writing candidates by providing a structured environment in which to engage in activities that help writers move from workshop feedback reliance toward self-directed writing and revision. Students articulate a personal course goal that aligns with their larger goals as a writer, then craft a plan to reach it by the end of the course. Independent work on creative projects is supported by class discussions focused on professional development and guest speakers who illuminate different aspects of a writing life. By the end of the course, students will reach their independent writing goal and complete a series of written assets that help them transition to a writer’s life.

Fall 2025 Schedule

September 24 - December 2

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Wendy Oleson

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Fee:

$720.00

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Notes

Optional Zoom meetings for guest speakers to be held on Weeks 3 - 10 on Wednesdays from 6 -7 pm PT.

Restricted course; only Creative Writing Certificate students who have completed 18 units are eligible to enroll. Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

To request a certificate audit and permission to enroll, log in with your existing student account and follow the instructions below:

On the Capstone course page, click Enroll and then Checkout
Select Checkout again
Click Start on the first application page
Click Submit Application

A staff member will complete your certificate audit to ensure eligibility and be in touch within one week.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings but there are optional, recorded Zoom meetings Week 3 - 10. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PUBLIC SYLLABUS FOR THIS COURSE.