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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
17497
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M
10:00AM – 11:15AM
  • J. Dean
Open
18 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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 CRW 150 17458.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17548
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M
10:00AM – 11:15AM
  • J. Dean
Open
18 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Honors Option Section: Limited seats reserved for CGCC Honors Program Students only. Honors Advisor signature required.
      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.
      This is the honors option for CRW 150 17497.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11422
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
Hybrid
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
M
12:30PM – 1:55PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
18 of 24 seats available
15262
Paradise Valley
M 205 - Classroom
In Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M,W
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • D. Martinez
Open
4 of 19 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17563
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu
11:30AM – 12:45PM
  • J. Dean
Open
18 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Honors Option Section: Limited seats reserved for CGCC Honors Program Students only. Honors Advisor signature required.
      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.
      This is the honors option for CRW 150 17453.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17453
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu
11:30AM – 12:45PM
  • J. Dean
Open
18 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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 CRW 150 17563.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32233
Estrella Mountain
Estrella Hall LearnStudio N242
In Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
11:30AM – 12:45PM
  • J. Arthur
Open
11 of 25 seats available
24169
Mesa: Dobson Campus
LA 2N
In Person
08/2712/19
Fall 2025
W
7:10PM – 9:50PM
  • T. Fredson
Open
10 of 22 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
24185
Mesa
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Booth
Open
9 of 22 seats available
    • Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.

      Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
      Class 24185 Students may contact instructor at: dexter.booth@mesacc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13265
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/1512/05
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Wilson
Open
22 of 27 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Class 13265 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21576
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Merrell
Open
11 of 24 seats available
27428
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
20 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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
27429
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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
24876
Mesa
Live Online
Live Online
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu
7:10PM – 9:50PM
  • D. Booth
Open
18 of 22 seats available
    • Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.

      Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17566
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 208
Hybrid In-Person
08/2712/19
Fall 2025
W
2:30PM – 3:45PM
  • N. Martino
Open
14 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: This class qualifies for the Writing-Certified Class Program Distinction.
      Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
  • Textbook info pending
15123
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Roma-Deeley
Open
8 of 19 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27864
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
21 of 25 seats available
27865
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
12530
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/2212/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Wilson
Open
19 of 27 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Flex Start Class
      Class 12530 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • 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
17573
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M
1:00PM – 2:15PM
  • J. Dean
Open
14 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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 CRW 170 17653.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17653
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M
1:00PM – 2:15PM
  • J. Dean
Open
14 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
      Honors Option Section: Limited seats reserved for CGCC Honors Program Students only. Honors Advisor signature required.
      This class qualifies for the Writing-Certified Class Program Distinction.
      This is the honors option for CRW 170 17573.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32053
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu
10:00AM – 11:15AM
  • J. Dean
Open
17 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: This is the honors option for CRW170 32052.
      Honors Option Section: Limited seats reserved for CGCC Honors Program Students only. Honors Advisor signature required.
      This class qualifies for the Writing-Certified Class Program Distinction.
      Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32052
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu
10:00AM – 11:15AM
  • J. Dean
Open
17 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: For Honors option see CRW 170 32053.
      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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32290
South Mountain
LRC 104
Hybrid
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu
10:00AM – 11:15AM
  • S. Johnson
Open
17 of 24 seats available
11639
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
In Person
09/0912/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:55PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
13 of 20 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21480
Glendale
LA 108
In Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:15PM
  • J. Sanger
Open
11 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Class 21480 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13685
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/2212/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. McDermott
Open
21 of 27 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Class 13685 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11723
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Yaron
Open
11 of 20 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27640
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
22 of 25 seats available
27641
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 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
27711
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
27712
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
11730
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • E. Litz
Open
10 of 20 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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
13306
Phoenix
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Virtual
09/1512/05
Fall 2025
M
6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • D. Bush
Open
17 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Class will meet weekly on Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM via Zoom.
      A fun, insightful, workshop-style class led by an experienced entertainment industry professional, providing students with a show business insider's knowledge and perspective.
      Class 13306 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27852
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
27853
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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
27846
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
5 of 5 seats available
27847
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
5 of 5 seats available
27848
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
5 of 5 seats available
27849
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
5 of 5 seats available
33395
Mesa: Dobson Campus
N/A
Independent Study
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Broyles
Open
3 of 6 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
33394
Mesa: Dobson Campus
N/A
Independent Study
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Broyles
Open
2 of 7 seats available
27850
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
5 of 5 seats available
    • Notes: 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
27851
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
5 of 5 seats available
    • Notes: 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

CRW260: Intermediate Poetry Writing – 3 credits

Emphasis on writing a series of original poems; analysis and evaluation of the functions and effects of established works of poetry; concentration on evaluation and revising students' poetry through intensive workshops. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW160 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24877
Mesa
Live Online
Live Online
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu
7:10PM – 9:50PM
  • D. Booth
Open
18 of 22 seats available
    • Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.

      Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21486
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Yaron
Open
2 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Class 21486 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW270: Intermediate Fiction Writing – 3 credits

Writing original short stories; analysis of works of fiction; concentration on revising students' fiction through intensive workshops. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW170.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15537
Paradise Valley
M 226 - Classroom
In Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • D. Martinez
Open
16 of 19 seats available
11640
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
In Person
09/0912/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:55PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
13 of 20 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21481
Glendale
LA 108
In Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:15PM
  • J. Sanger
Open
11 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Class 21481 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
33528
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/2212/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. McDermott
Open
23 of 27 seats available
    • Notes: 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
11724
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Yaron
Open
11 of 20 seats available
  • 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
27644
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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
27645
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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
26242
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 220
Hybrid In-Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu
1:00PM – 2:15PM
  • M. Toms
Open
21 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26054
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
Hybrid
08/2710/17
Fall 2025
W
4:00PM – 5:30PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
7 of 20 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
      For more information contact the Instructor at https://directory.scottsdalecc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27809
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      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
27844
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      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
26237
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Baker
Open
17 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Class 26237 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • 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
26199
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
Hybrid
10/2912/19
Fall 2025
W
4:00PM – 5:30PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
7 of 20 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
      For more information contact the Instructor at https://directory.scottsdalecc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27861
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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
27862
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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
26238
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Baker
Open
17 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Class 26238 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • 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
26239
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Baker
Open
17 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Class 26239 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
28326
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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
28592
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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
26006
Phoenix
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Virtual
09/1512/05
Fall 2025
M
6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • D. Bush
Open
17 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Class will meet weekly on Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM via Zoom.
      A fun, insightful, workshop-style class led by an experienced entertainment industry professional, providing students with a show business insider's knowledge and perspective.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29493
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
29494
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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.

CRW298AA: Special Projects – 1 credit

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
32409
Paradise Valley
Individually Scheduled
In Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Stone
Open
5 of 5 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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
15799
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Stone
Open
5 of 5 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor