English, Creative Writing - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1396
This degree prepares students for the development and publication of poetry, short fiction, novels, and non-fiction. Students earning this degree are primed for the upper division study of Creative Writing and related majors such as film, literature, and journalism. The benefits of a Creative Writing degree translate into a wide range of careers: author, technical writer, editor, copywriter, educator, business writer, freelance writer, and careers in marketing and advertising.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Compose poems and short works of fiction using various forms and techniques.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| ENGL 2 | Introduction to Literature/Composition | 4 |
| or ENGL 3 | Argumentative and Critical Writing | |
| or ENGL 3H | Honors Argumentative & Critical Writing | |
| or ENGL 4 | Critical Analysis of Literature | |
| or ENGL 4H | Honors Critical Analysis of Literature | |
| ENGL 26 | Creative Writing 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 7 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete NINE (9) units from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Poetry Writing (3) | ||
| Intermediate Poetry Writing (3) | ||
| Advanced Poetry Writing (3) | ||
| Writing and Publishing Poetry (3) | ||
| Introduction to Fiction Writing (3) | ||
| Intermediate Fiction Writing (3) | ||
| Advanced Fiction Writing (3) | ||
| Writing and Publishing Fiction (3) | ||
| Introduction to Novel Writing (3) | ||
| Intermediate Novel Writing (3) | ||
| Advanced Novel Writing (3) | ||
| Writing and Publishing The Novel (3) | ||
| Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 9 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete THREE to FOUR (3-4) units from the following: | ||
| College Grammar (4) | ||
| Masterpieces/Asian Literature (in English) (3) | ||
| Mythology (4) | ||
| Literature for Children and Young Adults (4) | ||
| Interpreting the Short Story (3) | ||
| The Novel (3) | ||
| Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror (3) | ||
| The Bible as Lit: The Old Testament (3) | ||
| The Bible as Lit: Apocrypha/New Testament (3) | ||
| American Literature I (4) | ||
| American Literature II (4) | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare (4) | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare (4) | ||
| World Literature I (4) | ||
| World Literature II (4) | ||
| Survey of British Literature I (4) | ||
| Survey of British Literature II (4) | ||
| Modern & Contemporary Literature (3) | ||
| Film and Literature (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 3-4 | |
| Required Subtotal | 19-20 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.