English - Creative Writing Emphasis, B.A.

General Education Core

Core Course Requirements 16-17 credits
Knowledge Areas Requirements 16 credits

University Requirements

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the Experiential Education Requirement courses for graduation.

Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE Program (1-3 Credits)

Complete One Track:

Original Project Track (3 Credits)

Students create a project of their own design

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Select Project Track (2 Credits)

Students select a project from the designated list

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 4930 - EDGE Select Track Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Degree Requirements (16 Credits)

BA Degree — Foreign Language Requirement (16 credits or proficiency test)

Core Required Courses (6 Credits)

ENGL 2400 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 credits
ENGL 2600 - Intro to Critical Theory 3 credits

Creative Writing Core (21 Credits)

ENGL 2020 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credits
ENGL 3290 - Contemporary Literature 3 credits
ENGL 4140 - Topics in Creative Writing 3 credits
ENGL 4810 - Creative Writing Senior Capstone 3 credits
ENGL 3010 - Intermediate Poetry Writing 3 credits
ENGL 3040 - Intermediate Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 credits
ENGL 3030 - Intermediate Fiction Writing 3 credits

Literature Options (9 Credits)

Department Electives (6 Credits)

Choose any two of the following courses (or a combination totaling 6 Credits)

ENGL 1120 - Introduction to Grammar 3 credits
ENGL 2230 - Introduction to Mythology 3 credits
ENGL 2210 - Introduction to Folklore 3 credits
ENGL 3110 - Literature & Film 3 credits
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western 3 credits
ENGL 4890 - Internship 1 to 12 credits
ENGL 4050 - Creative Writing Conference 3 credits
ENGL 4530 - Creative Writing and Pedagogy 3 credits
Any 4000-level literature course 3 Credits

Advanced Creative Writing Workshops (6 Credits)

Choose two (6 credits) of the following

ENGL 4010 - Advanced Poetry Writing 3 credits
ENGL 4020 - Advanced Fiction Writing 3 credits
ENGL 4030 - Advanced Creative Non-fiction Writing 3 credits

Free Electives (20-23 Credits)

Free Electives may be taken as required to reach at least 120 total credits. A university minor and additional courses from the English Department are recommended.