English, B.A., Creative Writing Concentration

Modern Language

• MODL 201 3 Credits. 
• MODL 202 3 Credits.

Choose from FREN, GERM, or SPAN in consultation with academic advisor. All MODL course requirements must be completed in a single foreign language.

English Literature (3 Credits)

Choose any non-CW ENGL 200-level course and any other 200 or 300-level course for a total of 6 hours. Students eligible for ENGL 215  and ENGL 216  may take these courses to fulfill this requirement.

Philosophy (3 Credits)

PHIL 202  is recommended.

Natural Sciences (6 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core  list of Natural Science courses.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core  list of Social/Behavioral Science courses. Three hours must be at the 200-level or above.

Additional Electives (5 Credits)

Creative Writing (3 Credits)

Choose from:

• ENGL 325 - Creative Writing-Fiction 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 326 - Creative Writing-Poetry 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 327 - Creative Writing-Drama 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 328 - Creative Writing-Non-Fiction 3 Credit(s).

Creative Writing (3 Credits)

Choose from:

• ENGL 325 - Creative Writing-Fiction 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 326 - Creative Writing-Poetry 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 327 - Creative Writing-Drama 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 328 - Creative Writing-Non-Fiction 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 408G - Advanced Creative Writing Workshop 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 409G - Special Topics in Creative Writing 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 446G - Fiction Workshop 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 476G - Non-Fiction Workshop 3 Credit(s).

Fine Arts (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core  list of Fine Arts courses in consultation with academic advisor.

English Literature (3 Credits)

Choose any non-CW ENGL 200-level course and any other ENGL 200 or 300-level course for a total of 6 hours. Students eligible for ENGL 215  and ENGL 216  may take these courses to fulfill this requirement.

English Literature (3 Credits)

Choose from ENGL 300 and 400 level courses. At least 12 hours of ENGL 400 level courses are required (exclusive of ENGL 490 ); these hours may be partially satisfied with CW courses and the Major Figures course.

History (6 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core  list of History courses.

Communication (3 Credits)

Students who take ENGL 360  or ENGL 365  may count this course toward their major. They must take an additional free elective to make up the course hours.

Choose from:

• CMCN 100 - Principles of Human Communication 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 101 - Oral Communication for International Students 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 202 - Argumentation and Structured Decision-Making 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 203 - Honors Fundamentals 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 302 - Competitive Forensics 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 309 - Interview Theory and Technique 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 310 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 360 - Advanced Writing 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 365 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s).
• THEA 261 - Acting I 3 Credit(s).

Minor Electives (6 Credits)

Choose electives to complete 18-hour minor. Six of these must be 300 level or above.

English Literature (6 Credits)

Choose from ENGL  400 level courses. At least 12 hours of ENGL 300/400 level courses are required (exclusive of ENGL 490 ); these hours may be partially satisfied with CW courses and the Major Figures course.

English Literature (3 Credits)

Choose from major figures courses such as ENGL 413G , ENGL 414G , ENGL 415G , ENGL 423G , ENGL 424G , or ENGL 496G .

Minor (12 Credits)

Choose electives to complete 18-hour minor. Six of these must be 300 level or above.

Creative Writing (3 Credits)

Choose from:

• ENGL 408G - Advanced Creative Writing Workshop 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 409G - Special Topics in Creative Writing 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 446G - Fiction Workshop 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 476G - Non-Fiction Workshop 3 Credit(s).