Dr. Scott Hutchins

Instructor

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Biography

Scott Hutchins is a Lecturer in English at Stanford University and a Truman Capote fellow with the Wallace Stegner Program. His work has been featured in notable publications such as StoryQuarterly, the Rumpus, and Esquire, and he is recognized for his contributions to improvisational jazz literature. A recipient of several major awards, including the Hopwood and Andrea Beauchamp prizes for fiction, Hutchins has an extensive background in creative writing education, having served as a director for the Certificate in Novel Writing and the Online Creative Writing programs at Stanford Continuing Studies. His novel 'A Working Theory of Love' was published by Penguin Press in 2012 and has been translated into nine languages. Hutchins has held various academic positions at Stanford since 2006, illustrating his commitment to fostering literary talent and innovative storytelling.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching various courses in English, focusing on creative writing and literature.

Director, Certificate Novel Writing

— Present

Stanford Continuing Studies • Stanford, California

Leading the Certificate program in Novel Writing, mentoring students in creative writing.

Awards

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Finalist, California Book Award

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Discover Great New Writers Award

Courses

ENGLISH 8E ENGLISH 8G ENGLISH 90 ENGLISH 198 ENGLISH 190E ENGLISH 190

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.