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Sample Degree Pathway for English - Creative Writing Concentration


For students entering fall 2010 until spring 2013.

Freshman Year

Fall SemesterCr.
ENGL.1010(Gen. Ed.) College Writing I3
MATH.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Math
3
xxxx.xxxxBeginning Language I
3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)
3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective
3
FAHS.1090First Year Seminar***1
Total16
Spring SemesterCr.
ENGL.1020(Gen. Ed.) College Writing II3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science I w/lab
3/4
xxxx.xxxxBeginning Language II
3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Art & Humanities)3
ENGL.xxxx2000-level Genre/Traditions course*
3
Total15/16

Sophomore Year

Fall SemesterCr.
ENGL.2380Introduction to Creative Writing
3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Arts/Humanities)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science II w/lab3/4
xxxx.xxxxIntermediate Language I3
xxxx.xxxxFree or Minor Elective
3
Total15/16
Spring SemesterCr.
ENGL.3/4xxxWriting Elective**
3
ENGL.3/4xxxWriting Elective**3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Arts/Humanities)
3
xxxx.xxxxIntermediate Language II
3
Total15

Junior Year

Fall SemesterCr.
ENGL.3/4xxxLiterature Elective*
3
ENGL.3/4xxxWriting Elective**
3
ENGL.3/4xxxLiterature Elective*
3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science III (non-lab)
3
xxxx.xxxxFree or Minor Elective
3
Total15
Spring SemesterCr.
ENGL.3/4xxxWriting Elective**
3
ENGL.3/4xxxLiterature Elective*
3
ENGL.3/4xxxOptional English or Free Elect.
3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)
3
xxxx.3/4xxxFree or Minor Elective
3
Total15

Senior Year

Fall SemesterCr.
ENGL.4230 /
ENGL.4xxx
Shakespeare 1 / Creative Writing Capstone**
3
ENGL.3/4xxxWriting Elective**3
ENGL.3/4xxxOptional English or Free Elect.
3
xxxx.xxxxFree or Minor Elective
3
xxxx.xxxxFree or Minor Elective
3
Total15
Spring SemesterCr.
ENGL.4xxx /
ENGL.4240
Creative Writing Capstone** / Shakespeare 2
3
ENGL.3/4xxxOptional English or Free Elect.
3
xxxx.xxxxFree or Minor Elective
3
xxxx.xxxxFree or Minor Elective
3
xxxx.xxxxFree or Minor Elective
3
Total15
Total Minimum Credits = 120

A minimum of 36 credits, appropriately distributed, is required in English department courses. Students may not exceed the maximum of 45 credits of English department courses (not counting College Writing I & II). At least 75 credits must be earned outside of the major.

  • In order to graduate, students must earn a 2.200 grade point average in their English department requirements. See a list of required courses and electives below.
  • Students must complete 15 credits of advanced writing courses and 9 credits of literature electives as well as Introduction to Creative Writing (ENGL.2380), Shakespeare 1 or 2 (ENGL.4230 / ENGL.4240), and a 4000 level creative writing capstone course.
  • Not counting required courses, students may not take more than two courses at the 2000 level.
  • Majors must take at least one course that fulfills the department's Diverse Literary Traditions requirement. Students should see their adviser or the AR in SIS for the department's list of approved courses.

*Approved 2000 level literature electives are listed below. Only one of the three required literature courses may be 2000 level.
** See list of options for writing electives, Theory/Composition/Language, and capstone requirement below.
***Required of all freshmen.

Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser. 

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Refer to the General Education website for General Education requirements. 

Required Courses

One foundation course is required (3 credits):

  • ENGL.2380 Introduction to Creative Writing (must be completed before taking any advanced writing courses)

Five approved creative writing electives are required (15 credits):

Three literature electives are required (9 credits):

Approved 2000 level Genre/Traditions courses are as follows (students may take only one of these to fulfill this requirement):

Students take at least two 3000/4000 level literature courses (any 3000 or 4000 level literature course qualifies).

One of the following is required (3 credits):

One of the following Theory/Composition/Language courses is required (3 credits):

One capstone course is required (3 credits):

Three optional free English electives may be taken (0-9 credits):

Optional additional English courses may be taken in literature, theatre, or writing. 

Not counting the required course ENGL.2380, students may not take more than two courses at the 2000 level.

Creative Writing students are not required to take a minor, but they are encouraged to do so. Depending on the student's career goals and interests, several different minors may be appropriate. All students are encouraged to discuss possible minors with their academic adviser.

Last updated: 10/26/2017