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
- ENGl 280

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

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

English Electives

Complete six additional courses (18 units)
At least four courses (12 units) must be at the 300/400 level, no more than two courses (6 units) may be 100/200 level

Electives

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