NOTE: This listing differs from the catalog listing in that for each concentration here we list all the degree requirements rather than just those required for the concentration.
Total credits in the Creative Writing concentration: 42 credits
Total credits in the Integrative Core Curriculum: 28-45
Total open elective credits: 33-50
Total for B.A. in Writing: 120
Required Courses
- WRTG 10600 Academic Writing I (does not count toward the major)
8 required courses (24 credits):
- WRTG 16500 Introduction to the Essay
- WRTG 17500 Introduction to Creative Writing
- WRTG 20100 Argument
- WRTG 22500 Grammar and Usage
- WRTG 23600 Fiction Writing I: Short Story
- WRTG 23800 Poetry Writing I
- WRTG 41000 Senior Project
- WRTG 41500 Senior Seminar
Select one course from the following (3 credits):
- WRTG 20500 Personal Essay
- WRTG 23200 Creative Nonfiction
Select one course from the following restricted electives (3 credits):
- WRTG 33600 Fiction Writing II
- WRTG 33800 Poetry Writing II
Select one course from the following (3 credits):
- WRTG 36000 Language, Literature, and Writing Studies (formerly Composition Theory)
- WRTG 36500 Poetics (creative writing theory)
Select six credits from the following:
- WRTG 30100 Autobiography
- WRTG 30500 Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
- WRTG 31000 Women and Writing
- WRTG 32500 Writing Children's Literature
- WRTG 33400 Humorous Writing
- WRTG 33600 Fiction Writing II*
- WRTG 33800 Poetry Writing II*
- WRTG 35400 Selected Topics in Creative Writing
- WRTG 35600 Selected Topics in Creative Writing
- WRTG 38000 Visiting Writers' Workshop**
- WRTG 43600 Writing the Short Novel
- WRTG 45000 Internship: Writing***
And an additional 3 credits of electives at 300 level or above
* Can be taken as an open elective if not taken as the restricted elective
** Can be taken three times
*** Can be taken twice
Total credits for the Creative Writing Concentration: 42