English, Creative Writing Emphasis, B.A.

A minimum of 10 courses distributed as follows:

• ENGL 248 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 4 Students are encouraged to take this foundational course as early in their studies as possible and certainly before they enroll in 300-level courses.

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• ENGL 231 - Literature of the Western World I Credits: 4

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• ENGL 233 - Ancient Global Literature Credits: 4 IDS 171 , IDS 173 or IDS 175  may be substituted for ENGL 231 

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• Two four-credit literature courses numbered 270 or above, at least one in British literature and at least one in early literature British pre-1800 or American pre-1850
• A four-credit course in American ethnic literature (ENGL 282 - Survey of American Ethnic Literature  or a designated 37x or 495 course involving American ethnic literature)
• ENGL 253 - Intro to Creative Writing Credits: 4 (recommended) or another four-credit creative writing course at the 300 or 400 level.
• A four-credit creative writing course at the 200 or 300 level.
• A four-credit creative writing course at the 300 or 400 level in genre different from above for students who did not take ENGL 253 .
• A 400-level creative writing workshop.