Liberal Arts (Code 540-412)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Twenty-six semester credits, including:
ENGL 210	Introduction to Critical Studies	5
Select six credits from the following:		6
ENGL 245	American Literature Since 1945
ENGL/CJ 273	Creative and Narrative Nonfiction
ENGL 274	The Short Story
ENGL 275	The Novel
ENGL 276	Poetry
Required:
Three credits of literature/culture at the 300-level		3
ENGL 220	Introduction to Creative Writing	3
ENGL 310	Intermediate Poetry Writing	3
or ENGL 311	Intermediate Fiction/Nonfiction Writing
Three credits from:		3
ENGL 410	Creative Writing Workshop - Poetry
ENGL 411	Creative Writing Workshop - Fiction
ENGL 412	Creative Writing Workshop - Nonfiction
ENGL 413	Prose Writing Workshop-Topics
THEA 414	Playwriting
Three additional English credits		3

Note: Students will need to earn at least 48 unique credits between any approved English program combinations for purposes of meeting graduation requirements for first and second degree programs.  

Information for English Majors and Minors

Program Learning Outcomes  

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

Outcomes for all English Programs

• Read and interpret text from a variety of critical perspectives.
• Write effectively for different purposes and audiences.
• Plan, conduct, and document research using appropriate sources.
• Describe the dynamic nature, diversity, and structure of the English language.

Outcomes for Creative Writing Emphasis

• Create original, effective poetry.
• Create original, effective fiction or creative non-fiction.