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)

Extra Info

120 total units to complete degree
36 units in the major
42 of upper-division courses
Minor (or dual-major) required

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ENGL 215: Elements of Craft in Creative Writing

Introductory Workshops

Complete two of the following courses (6 units)

ENGL 201: Introduction to the Writing of Creative Nonfiction

ENGL 209: Introduction to the Writing of Poetry

ENGL 210: Introduction to the Writing of Fiction

Literature Courses

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

ENGL 280: Introduction to Literature

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

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

ENGL 380: Literary Analysis

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

ENGL 309: Poetry Writing

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

ENGL 401, 404, 409

ENGL 401: Advanced Creative Writing Nonfiction Writing

ENGL 404: Advanced Fiction Writing

ENGL 409: Advanced Poetry Writing

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