B.A. in Creative Writing

Foundations

B.A. students in creative writing at Valpo must complete the general-education requirements for the B.A in addition to the requirements for the major. This University-wide core strengthens communication and critical-thinking skills while introducing the student to global cultures and traditions.  Majors in creative writing must also complete either a minor in their chosen field of study, or the 40-credit (rather than the 33-credit) major in English.  Please see the material on the English major in the General Catalog for specific degree requirements.

Requirements, the Creative Writing Major

A major in Creative Writing requires a minimum of 33 credit hours in writing or language-related courses. Courses must include the following:

• ENGL 200: Literary Studies
• ENGL 301: Introduction to Creative Writing
• ENGL 400: New Literacies, Cultures, and Technologies of Writing
• ENGL 492: Seminar in Creative Writing

plus three courses selected from the following:

• ENGL 423: Short Story Writing
• ENGL 424: Poetry Writing
• ENGL 425: Creative Nonfiction
• ENGL 431: Advanced Composition
• THTR 252: Writing for the Stage and Screen

plus one course selected from the following:

• ENGL 460: Modern and Contemporary Drama
• ENGL 470: Modern and Contemporary Fiction
• ENGL 475: Modern and Contemporary Poetry

plus three courses selected from the following:

• any English courses numbered 300 or above
• COMM 230: Desktop Publishing
• COMM 330: Advanced Desktop Publishing

 Course Catalog