Creative Writing emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Creative Writing emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
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Identify, evaluate, and employ appropriate creative writing concepts in multiple genres.
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Engage in the creative process through problem-solving, experimentation, and inspiration to produce original works across multiple genres.
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Select and use revision practices to enhance the content and structure of written work and create a portfolio of publication-ready work.
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Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills within written and oral communication.
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Analyze and discuss the literature of diverse eras, regions, and cultures.
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Evaluate the technical elements and theories of literature across multiple genres.
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Develop one-on-one relationships with creative writing faculty authors and mentors.
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Demonstrate an understanding of human behavior, institutions, and societies in creative writing and literature contexts.
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Apply the peer review workshop process to explore, develop, and revise original writing.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Creative Writing emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
Liberal Arts Core Courses
See the degree requirements section for a list of the
Liberal Arts Core courses.
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Core Courses
Creative Writing Courses
All Creative Writing AS majors must take 12 credits from the following list of Creative Writing courses (*Creative Writing courses may be repeated for up to 6 credits):
| WR 240 | Creative Writing: Nonfiction | 3 |
| WR 241 | Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 |
| WR 242 | Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
| WR 243 | Creative Writing: Script Writing Workshop | 3 |
| WR 244 | Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 |
Additional Courses
Select 10-12 credits from the following list of courses. Courses taken for the Creative Writing Core do not count towards the 12 credits.
| ENG 201 | Shakespeare | 4 |
| ENG 202 | Shakespeare | 4 |
| ENG 204 | British Literature: Early | 4 |
| ENG 205 | British Literature: Middle | 4 |
| ENG 206 | British Literature: Modern | 4 |
| ENG 207 | World Literature: Asia | 4 |
| ENG 208 | World Literature: Africa | 4 |
| ENG 209 | World Lit: Non-Western Lit of the Americas | 4 |
| ENG 215 | Latina/o/x Literature | 3 |
| ENG 220 | Difference, Power, and Oppression in American Literature | 4 |
| ENG 221 | Children's Literature | 4 |
| ENG 253 | American Literature: Early | 4 |
| ENG 255 | American Literature: Modern | 4 |
| ENG 257 | African American Literature | 4 |
| ENG 261 | Science Fiction | 3 |
| WR 240 | Creative Writing: Nonfiction | 3 |
| WR 241 | Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 |
| WR 242 | Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
| WR 243 | Creative Writing: Script Writing Workshop | 3 |
| WR 244 | Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22-24 |
General Education Requirements
| MTH 105Z | Math in Society | 4 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| Writing/Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
Electives
Complete 7-9 credits of any 100-level or higher course. SPN 101, SPN 102, and SPN 103 are recommended electives for students intending to transfer to OSU's Creative Writing program.
| Electives | 7-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7-9 |
Total Credit Hours: 90