English — Creative Writing Emphasis, BA

Department of English, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

58-60 Credits

Introduction

The creative writing emphasis offers students the opportunity to develop their writing skills in the genres of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and drama. Introductory and advanced genre courses form the core of the major, giving students an opportunity to develop their craft and aesthetics through intensive writing, reading and workshops. Students must take courses in at least two different genres. Aside from the core courses, creative writing majors take 25 credits in literature (which may include literary/cultural theory and film studies) at the 300- or 400-level. Special modes courses (456, 457, 458, 460) introduce advanced students to distinct forms within their major genres.

Admission and Declaration Process

Meet with English Department’s Undergraduate Program Coordinator to declare this major. The prerequisites for declaring the major are 75 credits completed and ENG 202.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.