English - Creative Writing Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 36 units 1 | ||
| ENGLISH 274 | INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING | 3 |
| ENGLISH 276 | READING AS WRITERS | 3 |
| ENGLISH 281 | INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE STUDY | 3 |
| or PWP 310 | THE GRAMMAR OF STANDARD WRITTEN ENGLISH | |
| ENGLISH 373 | POETRY WRITING | 3 |
| ENGLISH 375 | FICTION WRITING | 3 |
| ENGLISH 380 | CREATIVE NONFICTION | 3 |
| ENGLISH 488 | ADVANCED WRITERS' STUDIO | 3 |
| Select 3 units: | 3 | |
| BRITISH LITERATURE SURVEY I | ||
| BRITISH LITERATURE SURVEY II | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY I | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE II | ||
| Select 9 units: | 9 | |
| SCREENWRITING | ||
| PROSE STYLISTICS | ||
| NATURE WRITING | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS WRITING WORKSHOP | ||
| THE CURRENT WRITING SCENE | ||
| ADVANCED WRITERS' STUDIO | ||
| APPLIED STUDY: INTERNSHIP IN WRITING | ||
| Select 3 units: | 3 | |
| LITERATURE OF DISABILITY | ||
| LITERATURE FOR ADOLESCENTS | ||
| ASIAN LITERATURES | ||
| LITERATURE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| JAPANESE LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN INDIAN LITERATURE | ||
| LATINX LITERATURE | ||
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE, 1800 TO PRESENT | ||
| SURVEY OF MODERN DRAMA | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE 1890 TO 1945 | ||
| LITERATURE AND FILM | ||
| STAGE PLAYS AND FILM | ||
| TWENTIETH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE IN THE POSTMODERN AGE (1945-PRESENT) | ||
| AMERICAN MINORITY WOMEN WRITERS | ||
| MULTICULTURAL DRAMA OF THE UNITED STATES | ||
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| Total Units | 36 | |
- 1
An approved minor is required for this major.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CORE 140 or 120 | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| BA World Language Course | 4 | BA World Language Course | 4 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV) | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 274 | 3 | ENGLISH 276 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 206, 216, 226, or 236 | 3 | ENGLISH 281 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | ENGLISH 375 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | University Requirement GN/GQ Course 3 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 373 | 3 | Nine Units From: English 376, 378,386,387,388,488,493 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 380 | 3 | English Literature 300/400 Course | 3 |
| Nine Units From: English 376, 378,386,387,388,488,493 | 3 | BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 |
| University Requirment Lab Science (GL) Course | 4-5 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Nine Units From: English 376, 378,386,387,388,488,493 | 3 | ENGLISH 488 | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Units: 122-123 | |||
The curriculum in the English Creative Writing major is flexible and allows students to move through the coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that an English Creative Writing degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual Academic Advising Report for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encourage to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration). For the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, students must complete two semesters of a world language or demonstrate proficiency in a world language through the second level on the UW System placement test in Spanish, French, or German. Students who are native speakers of a language other than English are eligible to waive the language requirement.
Opportunities: There are several co-curricular opportunities for students interested in creative writing. The Muse is the UW-Whitewater student arts and literary magazine https://blogs.uww.edu/themuse/. The Warhawk Reading Series allows students to read and interact with visiting writers https://thewarhawkreadingseries.wordpress.com/.
Opportunities: Many creative writing majors plan a study abroad experience during their sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education (http://www.uww.edu/international). In addition, faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad. Undergraduate research is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities, signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own, and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid.
Notes: Creative writing majors select one course from a range of 300/400-level English literature courses. Topics include Literature of Disability, Literature on Film, American Minority Women Writers, Shakespeare, and more. Students also get to select nine units from the following English courses: 376 Screen-writing, 378 Prose Stylistics, 386 Nature Writing, 387 Special Topics Writing Workshop, 388 The Current Writing Scene, 488 Advanced Writers’ Workshop (required in the major and can be repeated for credit), and 493 Applied Study: Internship in Writing.
Opportunities: An internship is not required for the creative writing major but can be a great opportunity for practical experience. An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year.
Notes: Students who move efficiently through the coursework in this major could add a certificate without extending time to degree. Completion of a certificate enables you to acquire additional tools for your toolbox by focusing on a specific skill that will complement your degree program and deepen knowledge in an area that is desirable to future employers. All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new.
Opportunities: LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition. Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CORE 140 | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | University Requiment GN/QG Course | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | Minor Course | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 274 | 3 | ENGLISH 276 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 206, 216, 226, or 236 | 3 | ENGLISH 281 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | ENGLISH 375 | 3 |
| BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course | 3 | University Requirement Lab Science (GL) Course | 4-5 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16-17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 373 | 3 | English Literature 300/400 Course | 3 |
| Nine Units From: English 376, 378,386,387,388,488,493 | 3 | Nine Units From: English 376, 378,386,387,388,488,493 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| BS Requirement Lab Science Course | 4-5 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 380 | 3 | ENGLISH 488 | 3 |
| Nine Units From: English 376, 378,386,387,388,488,493 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Units: 121-123 | |||
The curriculum in the English Creative Writing major is flexible and allows students to move through the coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that an English Creative Writing degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual Academic Advising Report for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encourage to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration).
Opportunities: There are several co-curricular opportunities for students interested in creative writing. The Muse is the UW-Whitewater student arts and literary magazine https://blogs.uww.edu/themuse/. The Warhawk Reading Series allows students to read and interact with visiting writers https://thewarhawkreadingseries.wordpress.com/.
Opportunities: Many creative writing majors plan a study abroad experience during their sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education (http://www.uww.edu/international). In addition, faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad. Undergraduate research is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities, signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own, and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid.
Notes: Creative writing majors select one course from a range of 300/400-level English literature courses. Topics include Literature of Disability, Literature on Film, American Minority Women Writers, Shakespeare, and more. Students also get to select nine units from the following English courses: 376 Screen-writing, 378 Prose Stylistics, 386 Nature Writing, 387 Special Topics Writing Workshop, 388 The Current Writing Scene, 488 Advanced Writers’ Workshop (required in the major and can be repeated for credit), and 493 Applied Study: Internship in Writing.
Opportunities: An internship is not required for the creative writing major but can be a great opportunity for practical experience. An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year.
Notes: Students who move efficiently through the coursework in this major could add a certificate without extending time to degree. Completion of a certificate enables you to acquire additional tools for your toolbox by focusing on a specific skill that will complement your degree program and deepen knowledge in an area that is desirable to future employers. All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new.
Opportunities: LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition. Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.