Creative Writing

Please Note:

Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources   section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the Core Curriculum is available within each course and online. 

Required Courses

• ENG 175 Introduction to Literature
    (3 credits)
• ENG 185 Introduction to Creative Writing
    (3 credits)
• 4 Pre-1800 Literature Courses (12 credits)
• 2 Post-1800 Literature Courses (6 credits)
• 1 Creative Writing Workshop (3 credits)
  • ENG 380 Creative Writing in Fiction
      
  • OR 
    ENG 381 Creative Writing in Poetry
      
  • OR a Special Topics Workshop when available (3 credits)
• 2 Creative Writing Electives (6 credits)
  • ENG 204 Literary Editing and Publishing
      (3 credits)
  • ENG 382 Seminar: The Prose Poem
      (3 credits)
  • Special Topics within the Creative Writing discipline
  • New courses developed in Creative Writing
  • Literature courses may not be substituted
• 1 Advanced Creative Writing Workshop (3 credits)
  • ENG 488 Seminar: Poetry Capstone
      (3 credits)
  • OR 
    ENG 489 Seminar: Fiction Capstone
      (3 credits)
  • OR other genres of Advanced Workshop Writing when available