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Creative Writing, B.A.

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General Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements (124 Cr.)

Major Requirements (Minimum 33 Cr.)

ENGL 180 - Gateways to Interpretation, Experience Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 492 - Seminar in Creative Writing Credits: 3

One course from the following options:

ENGL 260 - Cross-Cultural Narratives Credits: 3
ENGL 360 - Cross-Cultural Engagement: Englsh Studis Credits: 3

Three courses from the following options:

ENGL 323 - Short Story Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 324 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 325 - Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3

One of the following options:

CVA 472 - Screenwriting Credits: 3
ENGL 326 - Playwriting Credits: 3

One course from the following options:

ENGL 370 - Modern and Contemporary Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 372 - Modern and Contemporary Drama Credits: 3
ENGL 375 - Modern and Contemporary Poetry Credits: 3

One course from the following options:

ENGL 210 - Intro/Bus & Prof Writing-WIC Credits: 3
ENGL 296 - Traditions of Giving and Serving in, American Life Credits: 3
ENGL 311 - New Literacies, Technology, and Cultures, Of Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 440 - Multimedia Writing and Design Credits: 3
ENGL 486 - Internship in English Credits: 0.5
CVA 230 - Graphic Design Credits: 3

Six additional credits from English courses numbered 200 or above

Degree Map

Credits: 33

2019

Freshman Year

Fall: Semester 1

ENGL 201 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
CORE 110 - The Human Experience Credits: 4 OR
CC Credits: 4
World Language Credits: 4
Natural Science Credits: 4
GS 100 - Strategies for Academic Success Credits: 1 OR
Elective Credits: 1

Total Credits: 16

Spring: Semester 2

ENGL 180 - Gateways to Interpretation, Experience Credits: 3
CORE 115 - The Human Experience Credits: 4 OR
CC Credits: 4
World Language Credits: 4
Quantitative Analysis Credits: 3
KIN 100 - Healthy Lifestyles Credits: 1 OR
KIN 101 - Wellness and Stress Credits: 1

Total Credits: 15

Sophomore Year

Fall: Semester 3

Writing Intensive Course Credits: 3
Natural Science Credits: 4
THEO 200 - The Christian Tradition Credits: 3
Elective 2nd major/minor Credits: 3

300-level ENGL Writing Genre

ENGL 323 - Short Story Writing Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 324 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 325 - Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 326 - Playwriting Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Spring: Semester 4

ENGL 200+ course 1st major elective Credits: 3
1st Social Science Credits: 3
Cultural Diversity Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Junior Year

Fall: Semester 5

ENGL 260 - Cross-Cultural Narratives Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 360 - Cross-Cultural Engagement: Englsh Studis Credits: 3
2nd Social Science Credits: 3
Upper-Level Theology Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3

300-level ENGL Writing Genre

ENGL 323 - Short Story Writing Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 324 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 325 - Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 326 - Playwriting Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Spring: Semester 6

ENGL 210 - Intro/Bus & Prof Writing-WIC Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 296 - Traditions of Giving and Serving in, American Life Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 311 - New Literacies, Technology, and Cultures, Of Writing Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 440 - Multimedia Writing and Design Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 486 - Internship in English Credits: 0.5 OR
ART 230 OR
COMM Credits: 3
Humanities (Not Lit.) Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
*recommended: Internship in English Credits: 3

300-level ENGL Writing Genre

ENGL 323 - Short Story Writing Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 324 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 325 - Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 326 - Playwriting Credits: 3

Total Credits: 18

Senior Year

Fall: Semester 7

ENGL 492 - Seminar in Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 370 - Modern and Contemporary Fiction Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 372 - Modern and Contemporary Drama Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 375 - Modern and Contemporary Poetry Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Spring: Semester 8

ENGL 200+ course 2nd major elective Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective/2nd Major/Minor Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

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