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Creative Writing and Publishing

The Creative Writing major gives you hands-on experience in writing, editing and publishing.

You’ll study the fundamentals of creative writing craft, explore your own writing style and learn the tools of the publishing industry. With a choice of electives, you can specialise in writing for youth, writing for the illustrated book, or online publication.

Career opportunities

Author, editor, publisher, educator, professional writer, journalist

Major (8)

For a major in Creative Writing and Publishing, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Immunology
CMN117 Human Physiology
CMN246 Microbiology
CMN247 Genetics
CMN260 Geographic Information Science and Technology
CMN266 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN213 Applied Geospatial Analysis
CMN320 Mapping with Drones
EGL201 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
EGL385 Object-Oriented Programming

Minor (4)

For a minor in Creative Writing and Publishing, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Systems Analysis and Design
CMN117 Mobile App Development
CMN247 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
CMN260 Working With Children, Youth and Families