Degree Requirements – Creative Writing

Foundations

1st Year English or equivalent
Math: PHIL 110, LING 123, MATH 107, 109C, 112, or higher
4th semester second language proficiency

General Education

6 units Tier 1 Individuals & Societies
6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures
6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences
3 units Tier 2 Individuals & Societies
3 units Tier 2 Natural Sciences
3 units Tier 2 Arts
3 units Diversity

Minor

Required, minimum of 18 units (or double-major)

Required Coursework

Complete the following coursework (3 units)

ENGL 215: Elements of Craft in Creative Writing

Multi-genre craft course introducing creative writing craft terms and concepts via intensive reading in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.

Introductory Workshops

Complete two of the following courses (6 units)

ENGL 201: Introduction to the Writing of Creative Nonfiction

This course is intended to give students a practical understanding of beginning techniques of nonfiction writing, taught through exercises, the writing of original nonfiction, and readings in contemporary nonfiction. The course complements existing courses in poetry (ENGL209) and fiction (ENGL210). All three courses are intended to improve undergraduate education by providing contact hours with Creative Writing faculty members early in the undergraduate's course of study.

ENGL 209: Introduction to the Writing of Poetry

Beginning techniques of poetry writing, taught through exercises, the writing of original poetry, and readings in contemporary poetry.

ENGL 210: Introduction to the Writing of Fiction

Beginning techniques of fiction writing, taught through exercises, the writing of original fiction, and readings in contemporary fiction.

Literature Courses

Must complete 280, 373a OR 373b, 380 (9 units)

ENGL 280: Introduction to Literature

Close reading of literary texts, critical analysis, and articulation of intellectually challenging ideas in clear prose.

ENGL 373A: British and American Literature: Beowulf to 1660

A survey of British and American literature to 1660, with emphasis on major writers in their literary and historical contexts.

ENGL 373B: British and American Literature: Restoration to the 19th Century

A survey of British and American literature from 1660 to the Victorian period, with emphasis on major writers in their literary and historical contexts.

ENGL 380: Literary Analysis

Introduction to the various modes, techniques, and terminology of practical criticism.

Intermediate & Advanced Workshops

Complete one 300-level creative writing workshop (3 units)

ENGL 301, 304, 309

ENGL 301: Intermediate Nonfiction Writing

ENGL 304: Intermediate Fiction Writing

Practice in writing short fiction.

ENGL 309: Poetry Writing

Practice in writing poetry.

And complete one 400-level creative writing workshop (3 units)

ENGL 401, 404, 409

ENGL 401: Advanced Creative Writing Nonfiction Writing

Writing-Emphasis Course for creative writing majors.

ENGL 404: Advanced Fiction Writing

This is a Writing Emphasis Course for the Creative Writing Major. Discussion of student stories in a workshop setting.

ENGL 409: Advanced Poetry Writing

This is a Writing Emphasis Course for the Creative Writing Major. Discussion of student poems in a workshop setting.

Workshops may be in the same or different genres

Upper Division English Electives

Complete 4 courses (12 units)

Electives

Elective courses can be taken if needed to reach 120 total units or 42 upper-division units