Course Planning

Major in English with emphasis in Creative Writing - Planning

Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this overview of the Academic Program and refer to the Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.

Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical major plan. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year ENG* 100-200-level course
Sophomore ENG* 300-level ENGL 297 
ENG* 300-level
Junior

Two ENG* 300-level courses

For a Study Abroad semester, consider a summer COOP or a study abroad with two transferable ENG* courses.

Senior Two ENG* 300-400 level courses ENG* 300-400 level 
ENG* 497

Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year -
Sophomore If not taken in the first year or transferred in:
  • an ENG* 100-200-level course.
If ENGF 269 or ENGL 223 level has been taken:
  • an ENG* 300-level.
ENGL 297 
ENG* 300-level
Junior

2-3 ENG* 300-level courses

For a Study Abroad semester, consider a summer COOP or a study abroad with two transferrable ENG* courses

Senior 2-3 ENG* 300-400 courses ENG* 300-400 level
ENG* 497

Planning Recommendations:

See the major requirements for the ENGL, ENGC, and ENGF distribution requirements depending on your major emphasis.

Only one ENG* 100-200-level counts for fulfilling major requirements.