Sample Degree Pathway for English - Creative Writing Concentration
For students entering in fall 2013 to spring 2015.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL.1010 | (Gen. Ed.) College Writing I | 3 |
MATH.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) Math | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language & Culture 1 | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
FAHS.1090 | First Year Seminar3 | 1 |
Total | 16 |
Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL.1020 | (Gen. Ed.) College Writing II | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) Science I w/lab | 3/4 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language & Culture 2 | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) AH (Art & Humanities) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15/16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL.2380 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) AH (Arts/Humanities) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) Science II w/lab | 3/4 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language 3 or WRtrack1 | 3 |
ENGL.2000 | Critical Methods | 3 |
Total | 15/16 |
Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL.3/4xxx | Writing Elective2 | 3 |
ENGL.3/4xxx | Writing Elective2 | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) AH (Arts/Humanities) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language 4 or WRtrack1 | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL.3/4xxx | Literature Elective | 3 |
ENGL.3/4xxx | Writing Elective2 | 3 |
ENGL.3/4xxx | Literature Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) Science III (non-lab) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | WRtrack1 or Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL.3/4xxx | Writing Elective2 | 3 |
ENGL.3/4xxx | Literature Elective | 3 |
ENGL.3/4xxx | Optional English or Free Elect. | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science) | 3 |
xxxx.3/4xxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL.4230 /
ENGL.4xxx | Shakespeare 1 / Creative Writing Capstone2 | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
ENGL.3/4xxx | Optional English or Free Elect. | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL.4xxx /
ENGL.4240 | Creative Writing Capstone2 / Shakespeare 2 | 3 |
ENGL.3/4xxx | Optional English or Free Elect. | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
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 12 credits of advanced writing courses and 9 credits of literature electives as well as Introduction to Creative Writing (ENGL.2380), Critical Methods (ENGL.2000), 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.
1World Ready Language Track (WRtrack) requires successful completion of the Beginning 1 and 2 courses of a language and 3 courses related to the history/government/literature/culture of that same country. (15 credits)
2Appropriate Writing Electives are listed below.
3Required of all freshmen.
Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Refer to the General Education website for General Education requirements.
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.
Required Courses
Two foundation courses are required (6 credits):
- ENGL.2380 Introduction to Creative Writing (must be completed before taking any advanced writing courses)
- ENGL.2000 Critical Methods of Literary Inquiry
Four approved creative writing electives are required (12 credits):
Note: At least one of these must be a level II course.
- ENGL.3020 Creative Writing: Fiction
- ENGL.3030 Creative Writing: Poetry
- ENGL.3040 Creative Writing: Playwriting
- ENGL.3220 Creative Writing: Nonfiction
- ENGL.3660 Creative Writing: Poetry II
- ENGL.4070 Creative Writing: Fiction II
- ENGL.4180 Creative Writing: Nonfiction II
Three 3000 or 4000 level literature electives are required (9 credits):
Any 3000 or 4000 level literature course qualifies. Review your Advising Report in SIS for the full list.
- ENGL.3/4xxx Literature Elective
One of these literature courses should meet the department requirement for “Diverse Literary Traditions”.
One of the following is required (3 credits):
One capstone course is required (3 credits):
- ENGL.4xxx Creative Writing Workshop
- ENGL.4xxx Selected Authors
- ENGL.4900 / ENGL.4930 Directed Study (must be pre-arranged with faculty approval)
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 courses ENGL.2380 & ENGL.2000, 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.