The GCC Creative Writing Program, offered through the GCC English
Department, aids creative writers by providing:
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A curriculum of challenging
courses specifically designed to help each writer grow and maximize
their writing potential;
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Opportunities to learn about
the publishing world and how to produce publishable work;
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Feedback and evaluation from
widely published and veteran instructors in the fields of creative
nonfiction, fiction poetry and journaling;
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A course of study leading to
an academic certificate in creative writing that attests to the person’s
writing abilities and skills;
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Networking opportunities
with fellow writers for support, guidance and community;
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Practical experience working
on the editorial board of an award-winning literary magazine;
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Opportunities to compete in
nationally recognized literary contests;
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Preparation for an
undergraduate and/or graduate degree in English with a creative-writing
emphasis;
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Guidance in the preparation
of a strong writing portfolio for a Masters’ in Fine Arts program;
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Opportunities for both
nontraditional students with careers and traditional students with other
degree goals to experience these diverse course offerings for their own
personal development.
The Creative Writing Program
originated within the Maricopa Community College District at Phoenix
College and is a shared educational opportunity available through all
sister District colleges. Creative-writing courses taken at any District
college are transferable; only six of the required 24 credits to be
applied toward the Academic Certificate in Creative Writing must be earned
from Glendale Community College, offering writers tremendous flexibility
in course scheduling and convenience.
