Curriculum in Creative Writing (B.F.A. Degree)

Freshman Year

Hours

Arkansas Tech's B.F.A. in creative writing is the only program of its kind in this region and one of only 12 in the United States.

English Composition I, II (Engl 1013, 1023) 1
6

Social Sciences 1
6

Science 1
8

College Mathematics (Math 1003) 1
3

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Physical Education Activity
2

Electives
6

31

Sophomore Year
Hours

Social Sciences 1
6

Fine Arts 1
3

Humanities 1
3

Introduction to Creative Writing (ENGL 2043)
3

Advanced Composition (ENGL 2063)
3

Practicum: Literary Journal Publication (ENGL 2881) 2
1

English Elective 3
6

Electives
6

31

Junior Year
Hours

Fiction Workshop (ENGL 3083)
3

Poetry Workshop (ENGL 3093)
3

British Literature to 1800 (ENGL 3413)
3

American Literature to1900 (ENGL 3313)
3

Modern American Literature (ENGL 3323)
3

British Literature since1800 (ENGL 3423)
3

Practicum: Literary Journal Publication (ENGL 2881)2
1
 

Electives
12

31

Senior Year
Hours

Seminar in Creative Writing (ENGL 4093)
3

Each year, six high school seniors win scholarships in Tech's Creative Writing Contest.

Practicum: Editing Literary Journal (ENGL 4881-4) or Practicum: Literary Journal Publication (ENGL 2881) 2
1

Senior Project in Creative Writing (ENGL 4813)
3
English Elective 3
3
  

English Elective (3000-4000 level)
3

Electives
21

31

1 See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in General Education Requirements.

2 Students must complete a minimum of 3 semester hours and may complete a maximum of 9 semester hours selected from ENGL 2881 and/or ENGL 4881-4. No more than 5 semester hours may be ENGL 2881 and no more than 6 semester hours may be ENGL 4881-4.
3Any 2-4000 level English courses excluding ENGL 2003, 2013, 2113, 2173, 2881, and 4881-4.

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updated January 27, 2004