Bachelor of Arts in English
Creative Writing Option
(non-comprehensive)
This page describes the requirements for completing the B.A. in English: Creative Writing Option according to the 2007–2008 Undergraduate Catalog. You should always check the catalog and your degree audit to confirm your specific requirements. If you have any questions, schedule an appointment with your advisor.
Mission
Students in the creative writing program at Missouri State are prepared for careers in writing all types of creative works, including poetry, screen plays, short stories, and personal essays. Courses in this program allow students to gain experience in writing both fiction and nonfiction pieces. Students also have the opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities in the creative writing field.
Program Description
All students in the creative writing program must complete all General Education requirements. (See the General Education section of the catalog.)
Major Requirements (33 hours)
All students in the B.A. in English/Creative Writing program must complete the following required courses:
| ENG 235: Critical Approaches to Literature | 3 hrs. |
| ENG 351: Survey of American Literature II | 3 hrs. |
| ENG 508: Creative Writing Project | 3 hrs. |
| Two courses from: ENG 340: Survey of English Literature I ENG 341: Survey of English Literature II ENG 350: Survey of American Literature I |
6 hrs. |
| One course from: ENG 354: Ethnic American Literature ENG 355: African-American Literature ENG 360: Survey of European Literature I ENG 361: Survey of European Literature II ENG 362: Non-European World Literature ENG 363: Introduction to African Literature ENG 380: Introduction to Women's Literature |
3 hrs. |
| One 500-level literature course | 3 hrs. |
| Two courses from: ENG 203: Creative Writing: Poetry ENG 215: Creative Writing: Short Story ENG 225: Creative Writing: Playwriting |
6 hrs. |
| One course from: ENG 303: Creative Writing: Poetry II ENG 315: Creative Writing: Fiction II ENG 325: Creative Writing: Playwriting II |
3 hrs. |
| One course from: ENG 500: Advanced Writing: Nonfiction ENG 501: Advanced Writing: Fiction ENG 503: Advanced Writing: Poetry ENG 506: Advanced Writing: Drama |
3 hrs. |
| Total | 33 hrs. |
For course descriptions, see the Course Catalog.
Additional Requirements
- Minor.
- Specific Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree. (See the Specific Degree Requirements section of catalog.)
- General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements. (See the General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog.)
