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Introduction to Creative Writing

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0019 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0019
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course provides an introduction to the arts through the medium of creative writing. The course focuses on writing stories and poems, as well as reading fiction and poetry. Additional genres of writing may be introduced. Student writing is submitted weekly and discussed in class. Students are encouraged to explore issues of literary form, style, and voice, developing creativity and experiencing the importance of artistic expression.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0019

General Ed Requirements

The Arts

Enrolled / Capacity

5 / 21

Status

Closed

Instructor

To be Announced

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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