Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts and Sciences BA in Creative Writing (70 credits) English Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education Why study English and Creative Writing? At the heart of the English program is a passion for critically, creatively, and professionally understanding and using the English language. Creative writing students take workshops, literary studies classes, and theory courses in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, all with an eye to developing their own voice and style. Scholarship Opportunities The EWU English Department offers three scholarships per year to students achieving academic excellence in their major. For information on application requirements, visit www.ewu.edu/english. Room to Explore This major allows room for a minor or elective courses as students strive for the 180 credits required to graduate. Complementary courses could include: Journalism History Women’s and Gender Studies Race and Culture Studies Philosophy Visual Communication Design Program Director Gregory Spatz 2 RPT Spokane, WA 99202 509.359.4972 gspatz@ewu.edu Department Chair Dr. Logan Greene 203 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.2400 lgreene@ewu.edu Department Assistant Pam Russell 2 RPT Spokane, WA 99202 509.359.4956 Sample Careers Writer and editor Journalist Educator Librarian Communications Specialist Public Relations Specialist Political organizer Advertising Specialist
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSES E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENTS COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult advisor for course choices. HUMANITIES (15 credits) ENGL& 236 Creative Writing I (5) CRWR 210 Introduction to Creative Writing (5) ENGL& 237 Creative Writing II (5) SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) Consult advisor for course options. MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) ELECTIVES (24 credits) The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation. Cultural Diversity (one course) CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) HIST 107 Chicano History (5) HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) HIST 116 History of Africa (5) HIST117 History of India (5) ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5) International Studies (one course) GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) PHIL 131 World Religions (5) POLS& 203 International Relations (5) POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)