Undergraduate certificate programs offered by the Department of English & Comparative Literature offer students opportunities to prepare for possible careers in literary editing and publishing, strengthen their preparedness and candidacy for future graduate study, and otherwise explore new possibilities and develop new skill sets. These certificates are open to students from all majors, including English and Comparative Literature. The Creative Writing certificate provides a structured and multifaceted curriculum for those who wish to pursue their interest in writing creative nonfiction, literary translation, poetry, scripts for the screen, and/or short fiction. Designed to allow students to update, structure, and formalize their knowledge and interest in the study of the writer's art, it is ideal for those interested in pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree.