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 180: Gateways to Interpretation
- ENGL 201: Introduction to Creative Writing
- ENGL 311: New Literacies, Technologies, and Cultures of Writing
- ENGL 492: Seminar in English
plus three courses selected from the following:
- ENGL 323: Short Story Writing
- ENGL 324: Poetry Writing
- ENGL 325: Creative Nonfiction
- ENGL 431: Advanced Composition
- THTR 252: Writing for the Stage and Screen
plus one course selected from the following:
- ENGL 370: Modern and Contemporary Fiction
- ENGL 372: Modern and Contemporary Drama
- ENGL 375: Modern and Contemporary Poetry
plus nine credits selected from the following:
- any English courses numbered 200 or above
- COMM 230: Graphic Design I
- COMM 330: Graphic Design II
Course Catalog
In the English department, students learn to use the English language maturely and sensitively and develop their capacities to enjoy and understand imaginative literature.
