Department website: https://www.atu.edu/worldlanguages

The program in creative writing seeks to help students develop their creative potential, especially in writing; explore the practical aspects of publishing and getting published; learn a respect for and an understanding of language; appreciate and profit from a study of our common literary heritage; increase their awareness of and empathy for diverse peoples and cultures; discover the relevance of ideas and values found in their reading; and learn to think critically and evaluate wisely.

Creative writing majors are prepared for a variety of careers in advertising, communications, education, government, management, personnel work, public relations, and sales. A degree in creative writing also provides an excellent undergraduate preparation for the student planning to pursue graduate study of business, law, or the humanities.

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman
Fall		Hours
Beginning Language I 2		3
ENGL 1013	Composition I 1	3
MATH XXXX	Mathematics 1	3
SS 1XXX	Social Science Courses 1	6
TECH 1001	Orientation to the University	1
	Hours	16
Spring
Beginning Language II 2		3
ENGL 1023	Composition II 1	3
SCIL 1XXX	Science with Laboratory 1	4
Elective 3		6
	Hours	16
Sophomore
Fall
ENGL 2043	Introduction to Creative Writing	3
ENGL 2063	Introduction to Literary Studies	3
SCIL 1XXX	Science with Laboratory 1	4
USHG 1XXX	U.S. History and Government 1	3
Elective 3		3
	Hours	16
Spring
ENGL 3043	Literary Editing and Publishing	3
English Elective 4		6
SFHS 1XXX	Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication Courses 1	3
Elective 3		3
	Hours	15
Junior
Fall
ENGL 3073	Creative Nonfiction Workshop	3
ENGL 3093	Poetry Workshop	3
ENGL 3313	American Literature to 1900	3
ENGL 3413	British Literature to 1800	3
Elective 3		3
	Hours	15
Spring
ENGL 3083	Fiction Workshop	3
ENGL 3323	Modern American Literature	3
ENGL 3423	British Literature since 1800	3
Elective 3		6
	Hours	15
Senior
Fall
ENGL 4093	Seminar in Creative Writing	3
English Elective 3, 5		3
Elective 3, 5		9
	Hours	15
Spring
ENGL 4813	Senior Project in Creative Writing	3
Elective 3, 5		9
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	120

¹

See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".

²

All minimum college hours (at least two semesters) should be in one language. Students with previous study in a foreign language should refer to Foreign Language Advanced Placement and Credit under Credit by Examination. Students may waive three hours of language requirements for every one year of language study in high school with grades of "C" or better.

³

At least 40 of the 120 hours required for graduation must be earned in 3000-4000 level courses.

⁴

Any 2-4000 level English courses excluding ENGL 2003 Introduction to World Literature, ENGL 2013 Introduction to American Literature, ENGL 2173 Introduction to Film/ JOUR 2173 Introduction to Film , ENGL 2881 Practicum-Literary Journal Publication, and ENGL 4881 Practicum-Editing Literary Journal, ENGL 4882 Practicum-Editing Literary Journal, ENGL 4883 Practicum-Editing Literary Journal, ENGL 4884 Practicum-Editing Literary Journal.

⁵

Seniors admitted to the Accelerated BA in Creative Writing to MA in English Program can substitute twelve (12) hours of the following courses as electives: ENGL 5023 Second Language Acquisition, ENGL 5083 Seminar: English Language, ENGL 5093 Seminar in Creative Writing, ENGL 5103 Literary Theory, ENGL 5173 Seminar in Film Studies, ENGL 5213 American Folklore, ENGL 5283 Seminar: World Literature, ENGL 5383 Seminar: American Literature, ENGL 5483 Seminar: British Literature, ENGL 5683 Seminar in Gender Studies, ENGL 5703 Teaching English as a Second Language, ENGL 5713 ESL Assessment, ENGL 5723 Teaching People of Other Cultures.

Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate:

1. Skills in critical thinking and literary analysis applied to multiple genres.
2. Effective use of spoken and written English in academic, creative, and professional contexts.
3. Familiarity with major figures, works, and movements in British and American literature, including the ability to attach a literary work to its cultural matrix.
4. Understanding of the creative writing process including knowledge of literary terms, devices, and forms.
5. Ability to produce original nonfiction, poetry and fiction.
6. Ability to critique and revise one’s own work and the work of others.
7. Knowledge of the contemporary literary and editing industry