The Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and a concentration in creative writing requires 15 semester hours in writing in addition to the 24 hours of required literature and literary criticism courses already a part of the major in English. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in ENG 292: Introduction to Creative Writing is required as a prerequisite for the writing concentration. Thirty-nine hours are required for a major in English with a concentration in creative writing. The program of study includes the following:
Required Courses
American Literature
Complete one additional course at the 300 level in American Literature
Major Author
Complete one approved course in a major author:
British Literature
Complete one course at the 300 level in British Literature before 1900
Literary Criticism
Should be taken semester after English major is declared
Creative Writing
Selection
Choose one of the following: