Creative Writing Transfer Major, AA

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CIP 240101 (AACW)

This program is designed to transfer exclusively to Adam State University’s BA in Creative Writing.

The program nurtures beginning and experienced writers with a comprehensive program of creative writing and literature courses. Students are the opportunity to explore multiple genres in creative writing and sharpen critical thinking and analytical skills through the study of past and contemporary literary masters.

Career paths for Creative Writing graduates include authorship, journalism, public relations writing, and self-publication.

A full time student can complete this Associate of Arts (AA) degree in two years. This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year university to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing.

To be successful, students should have a foundation in writing, a passion for storytelling, and an interest in publishing your creative work.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (38 credit hours)

Written Communication (6 credit hours)

ENG 121 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
ENG 122 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 3 Credits

Oral Communication (3 credit hours)

COM 115 - Public Speaking 3 Credits OR
COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication:GT-SS3 3 Credits OR
COM 220 - Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 3 Credits

Mathematics (4 credit hours)

MAT 120 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 4 Credits OR any higher MAT GT-MA1 (Except MAT 155/156)

Arts and Humanities (6 credit hours)

GT Pathways Arts & Humanities must be from two different GT Categories: (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, or GT-AH4) 6 Credits

History (3 credit hours)

GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1) 3 Credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credit hours)

GT Pathways Social & Behavioral Sciences Categories (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) 6 Credits

Natural and Physical Sciences (7 credit hours)

GT Pathways Natural & Physical Science Categories: SC1-SC2 (3 credits)
GT Pathways Natural & Physical Science with Lab Category: SC1 (4 credits)

Student Option (3 credit hours)

GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, or GT-AH4), OR Social & Behavioral Science courses (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3), OR History (GT HI1) 3 Credits

Major Required Courses (16 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

ENG 221 - Creative Writing I: GT-AH1 3 Credits
ENG 222 - Creative Writing II 3 Credits
ENG 226 - Fiction Writing 3 Credits
ENG 227 - Poetry Writing 3 Credits
ENG 230 - Creative Nonfiction 3 Credits
ENG 289 - Capstone 1-6 Variable Credits

Additional Required Courses (6 credit hours)

Choose two from the following:

ENG 131 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
ENG 231 - Literary Magazine 3 Credits
ENG 238 - Writing the Novel I 3 Credits
ENG 264 - Publishing Your Writing 3 Credits
HUM 103 - Introduction to Film Art GT: AH2 3 Credits
HUM 115 - World Mythology: GT-AH2 3 Credits
HUM 164 - American Cinema 3 Credits
JOU 105 - Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 3 Credits
LIT 115 - Introduction to Literature: GT-AH2 3 Credits
LIT 201 - World Literature to 1600: GT-AH2 3 Credits
LIT 202 - World Literature After 1600: GT-AH2 3 Credits
LIT 205 - Ethnic Literature: GT-AH2 3 Credits
LIT 211 - American Literature to the Civil War: GT-AH2 3 Credits
LIT 212 - American Literature after the Civil War: GT-AH2 3 Credits
LIT 221 - British Literature to 1770: GT-AH2 3 Credits
LIT 222 - British Literature Since 1770: GT-AH2 3 Credits
LIT 225 - Introduction to Shakespeare: GT-AH2 3 Credits

Total: 60 credit hours

All courses required for this degree must be completed with a “C” or better to be considered for transfer to another Colorado institution. Transferability of courses to colleges or universities outside of Colorado is determined by the receiving institution.

Graduation Requirements

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation