Spring 2025 Update 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
Spring 2025 Update

English: Creative Writing Track, B.A.


NY State Program Code: 04132
HEGIS Code: 1501.00
CIP Code: 23.0101

(36 credits)

General Education Requirements


All students must satisfy the University’s General Education and foreign language requirements , in addition to the requirements for the major.

Creating Context (12 credits)


Literature in Practice (12 credits total)


Additional Explorations (6 credits)


In addition to the above requirements, students will select from the department’s 200- and 300- level literature (i.e. non-workshop) offerings to complete the Explorations portion of the Major.  Of these 6 credits, at least 3 credits must be a 300-level “Literary History” or “Critical Perspectives” literature course.  Students may request approval from the chair for a class from outside the major to count as an English elective.

Courses may include the following:

Workshops (9 credits total)


Creative Writing Capstone Seminar (3 credits)


Degree Map


The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in English.