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CRW150: Introduction to Creative Writing – 3 credits

Introduction to the basic aesthetics and techniques in contemporary creative writing within a variety of genres. Introduction to the analytical concepts and terminology necessary to understand, interpret, and enact contemporary creative writing. Facilitation of writing practices and evaluation. Introduction to literature's role in society. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18601
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
12 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18602
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
9 of 11 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW160: Introduction to Writing Poetry – 3 credits

Prewriting (invention and discovery); writing; analyzing and evaluating (in workshop); and revising to practice manipulating various elements of poetry, critique one's own and the poetry of others, and produce a portfolio of finished, marketable poems. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24220
South Mountain
LRC 106
In Person
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
4:30PM – 5:55PM
  • M. Flores
Open
14 of 24 seats available
  • Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18429
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Stevens
Open
9 of 18 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
18430
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Stevens
Open
12 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
15929
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/9 – 5/8
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Wilson
Open
17 of 27 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW170: Introduction to Writing Fiction – 3 credits

Practice in writing fiction through a process of prewriting (invention and discovery), writing, analysis and evaluation (in workshop), and revision; practice in manipulating various elements and forms of fiction. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12224
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M
1:00PM – 2:15PM
  • P. Finn
Open
1 of 20 seats available
  • Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
    This class qualifies for the Writing-Certified Class Program Distinction.
    For Honors Option, see CRW170 12342.
    Class is Scheduled for Fourteen (14) Weeks
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18494
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Lapointe
Open
10 of 18 seats available
18495
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Lapointe
Open
14 of 15 seats available
14815
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/9 – 5/8
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. McDermott
Open
12 of 27 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW172: Introduction to Comic Book Writing – 3 credits

Introduction to elements and techniques of comic book writing in its specific form; teaches terminology and concepts needed for the successful participation in writing workshops; focuses on proposal outline, planning, structure facilitates writing practice (including character study) and evaluation; offers individual suggestions in the student's development in this genre. Prerequisites:None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
14330
Phoenix
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
2/12 – 5/8
Spring 2026
Th
6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • H. John
Open
16 of 24 seats available

CRW180: Introduction to Writing Nonfiction – 3 credits

Practice in writing creative nonfiction, including autobiography and biography, the essay, reviews, and humor using a process of invention and discovery, writing, analysis, evaluation, and revision. Combines lecture, discussion, and workshop, leading to the production of marketable quality creative nonfiction. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18375
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Thomas
Open
11 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
18376
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Thomas
Open
14 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

CRW190: Introduction to Screenwriting – 3 credits

Overview of screenwriting elements and introduction to screenwriting techniques.
Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
14421
Phoenix
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Live Online
2/9 – 5/8
Spring 2026
M
6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • D. Bush
Open
13 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18423
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Stevens
Open
10 of 18 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    CRW150 recommended as a prerequisite, but not required.
    Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
18424
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Stevens
Open
15 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    CRW150 recommended as a prerequisite, but not required.
    Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CRW200: Readings for Writers – 1 credit

Close analysis and interpretation of selected literary texts designed to strengthen the students' own writing by extending their familiarity with the genre in which they write and their knowledge of selected literary elements. One-on-one meetings between student and instructor. Note: CRW200 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18409
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
2 of 4 seats available
18410
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/26 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
4 of 4 seats available
18411
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
4 of 4 seats available
18412
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
3 of 4 seats available

CRW201: Portfolio – 1 credit

Close analysis of the creative writing portfolio culminating in selection, revision, editing, and compiling of the student's own literary work in a portfolio. Students meet individually with instructor to choose, prepare, and compile their work. Note: CRW201 may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours. Prerequisites: (Acceptance into Creative Writing Certificate Program and completion of at least nine (9) credit hours in creative writing (CRW)), or permission of Program Director.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18413
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/26 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
3 of 3 seats available
  • Ten (10) Week Class
    Software Required
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18414
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
3 of 3 seats available
  • Ten (10) Week Class
    Software Required
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW271: Topics in Writing: Fiction – 3 credits

Analysis, writing, and revision of genre or element within fiction. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18355
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
14 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18356
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
11 of 11 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW272: Planning and Structuring the Novel – 3 credits

Focus on planning, structuring, and beginning a novel; prewriting, writing, analysis, evaluation, and revision of novel plans and excerpts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18389
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
7 of 11 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18390
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
7 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW273: Writing the Novel – 3 credits

Provides the beginning novelist with structure, support, and guidance vital to sustained writing; focus on establishing goals and using critique sessions with instructor and peers to draft a novel; open- and topic-focused in-class forums, novel writing, peer and instructor critiques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW272 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
29813
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
Hybrid In-Person
3/25 – 5/15
Spring 2026
W
4:00PM – 5:30PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
11 of 20 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18425
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/26 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
3 of 3 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18426
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
3 of 3 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW274: Revising the Novel – 3 credits

Studio course workshop format. Requires a complete novel finished, in manuscript, ready for revision and polishing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW273 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18489
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/26 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
6 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18681
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
7 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW290: Intermediate Screenwriting – 3 credits

Drafting and revision of original screenplay; overview of marketing a screenplay. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW190 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
14422
Phoenix
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Live Online
2/9 – 5/8
Spring 2026
M
6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • D. Bush
Open
13 of 24 seats available
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18982
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
5 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Prerequisites: CRW190 or permission of instructor.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
18983
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
7 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Prerequisites: CRW190 or permission of instructor.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CRW298AC: Special Projects – 3 credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15436
Phoenix
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Live Online
1/29 – 5/8
Spring 2026
Th
1:00PM – 3:00PM
  • C. Wilson
Open
1 of 6 seats available
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks
    SPECIAL INTEREST: RISE, PHOENIX COLLEGE'S LITERARY ARTS MAGAZINE. Students work as an editorial team to plan, develop, and produce our annual literary and arts magazine, Rise. This class emphasizes collaboration and gives students hands-on experience in marketing, advertising, website production, and editorial roles (3 credit hours).
    Instructor consent is required to register for this course. Contact instructor for additional information/ consent: cody.wilson@phoenixcollege.edu
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor