Creative Writing-A.F.A Transfer Program

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in creative writing, offering core courses in English composition and creative writing. Students can choose from a variety of electives to specialize in areas such as fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. The program also includes general education requirements in communication, mathematics, social science, humanities, and natural sciences.

Program Outline

Outline:

General Education Requirements (41-45 credits):

• Communication:
• ENG 101: English Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 102: English Composition II (3 credits)
• COM 101 or COM 110: Oral Communication or Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
• Mathematics:
• MAT 155 or higher: Contemporary College Math or higher (4-6 credits)
• Social Science:
• 9 credit hours from a minimum of two disciplines, including one civics course (9 credits)
• Humanities:
• HIS 145: Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval Heritage (3 credits)
• 6 credit hours from a minimum of two disciplines (6 credits)
• Natural Sciences:
• 7 credit hours from a minimum of two disciplines, including one course with a lab component (7 credits)
• LIT 205: Introduction to Literature (3 credits)

Core Course Requirements (16 credits):

• English Course:
• ENG 201: Introduction to Creative Writing (3 credits)
• ENG 202 or ENG 203: Creative Writing II or Self-Publishing Workshop (3 credits)
• Electives Options A:
• ENG 200: Book Writing Workshop (3 credits)
• ENG 206: Fiction Writing (3 credits)
• Electives Options B:
• ENG 207: Poetry Writing (3 credits)
• ENG 208: Writing Creative Nonfiction (3 credits)
• ENG 209: Writing for Stage & Screen (3 credits)
• ENG 210: Writing Science Fiction, Fantasy & Surrealism (3 credits)
• ENG 250: Advanced Creative Writing (3 credits)
• ENG 299: Topics in Creative Writing (3 credits)
• Electives Option C:
• LIT 210 or LIT 220 or LIT 250 or LIT 260: American Literature I or American Literature II or British Literature I or British Literature II (3 credits)