Creative Writing Transfer Pathway (AA)

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Writing skills are used in all areas of work and education, and students who master these skills can achieve success in numerous areas of interest. Since writing majors are employable in so many fields that include high levels of critical thinking, the Creative Writing curriculum includes not only required basic courses but literature requirements as well. Writing majors also have additional course opportunities in the mass communications and arts areas, as well as the opportunity for electives in other areas of interest since all knowledge gained can enhance writing. This diverse background prepares students for university specialties and transfer to four-year institutions, entering into the workforce, and furthering overall writing skills to help meet personal goals. The course work students will experience in this program will enhance both creativity and critical thinking.

Pathway Code: CRWR

General Education Requirements (38 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective

Humanities (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included. This pathway recommends one Literature elective.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s)

Literature Elective - 3 hour(s) ________________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s)_______________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from Lab Science Elective(s) .

Lab Science Elective 5 hour(s) _______________________________

Required Pathway Electives (10 hours)

ENG2260 - Creative Writing 3 hour(s)
ENG2263 - Journal Writing/Storytelling 3 hour(s)
ENG2265 - Focused Seminar: Writing 1 hour(s)
Choose either ENG2261 Fiction Writing OR ENG2262 Poetry Writing to fulfill this Pathway Requirement. (The other course can be completed to count as an additional Pathway Elective.)
ENG2261 - Fiction Writing 3 hour(s)
OR
ENG2262 - Poetry Writing 3 hour(s)

Recommended Pathway Electives (14 hours or more)

Complete at least 14 credits of elective courses for this pathway. Students should complete ENG2235 MMR I or MCM2460 News Media Practicum I as one of their selected courses.

ENG2235 - Magazine Production: MMR I 1 hour(s) or
MCM2460 - News Media Practicum I 2 hour(s)
ENG2261 - Fiction Writing 3 hour(s) (If not used to fulfill Pathway Requirement)
ENG2262 - Poetry Writing 3 hour(s) (If not used to fulfill Pathway Requirement)
COM2725 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hour(s)
ENG2264 - Introduction to Screenwriting 3 hour(s)
ENG2270 - Introduction to Cinema 3 hour(s)
CGA2013 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 hour(s)
MCM2430 - Digital Photography 3 hour(s)
MCM2727 - Introduction to Public Relations 3 hour(s)
MCM2412 - Writing for the Media 3 hour(s)
Literature Elective (Ethnic or Gender Based) 3 hour(s)
American Literature Elective 3 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.