Oct 03, 2024

2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English and a Concentration in Creative Writing

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Program Overview

The Creative Writing track of the English major emphasizes the writing of poetry, fiction, drama, and creative nonfiction, encouraging the crossing of genres. Creative writing students learn to examine poems and prose works with the eyes of apprentice writers, energetically mastering the best literary models. Working intensely with faculty mentors, creative writing majors mature into promising artists in their craft and learn to educate the discerning readers of the future.

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Program Contact

Christina Heckman, PhD
706-737-1500
ewl@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

Courses completed as part of the Core IMPACTS Curriculum cannot be duplicated in the Field of Study.
A grade of C or better is required in all Major Concentration courses.
Graduating seniors must submit an exit portfolio acceptable to the appropriate portfolio committee.

Program Information

Program Length: 4 Years
Academic Focus Area: Arts and Humanities [HUAR]
CIP Code: 23.0101
Program Code: 1BA-ENGLISH
Major Code: ENGL
Concentration Code: CREA

Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

Field of Study Courses: 18 Hours

Major Concentration: 30 Hours

A grade of C or better required for all Major Concentration courses.

Literature for the Creative Writer Course: 3 Hours

Select one of the following:

Writing Course: 3 Hours

Select one of the following:

Creative Writing: 9 Hours

Creative Writing Course List I: 3 Hours

Select one upper-level course from the following:

Creative Writing Course List II: 6 Hours

Select two upper-level courses from the following:

Literature Courses: 6 Hours

Select two upper-level courses from the following:

Minor Concentration and Electives: 30 Hours

Minor Concentration: 15-18 Hours

Select a minor.

Electives: 12-15 Hours

Select electives to complete the 30 Hours requirement.

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours

Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

WELL 1000 - Wellness (2 Credit Hours)
Activity Course (1 Credit Hour)
Activity Course (1 Credit Hour)

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