B.A. in English - Creative Writing
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Program: English
See Also: Department of English
Program Information
The Department of English is concerned with the study of language and literature and with the craft of writing considered integral to education since ancient times. Although the department concentrates on texts written in English by authors from Great Britain, Ireland, and the United States, it also examines translations of texts from other languages as well as newly emerging literatures in English from other cultural perspectives. Students may also encounter practices that are not, strictly speaking, “writing” at all, such as oral compositions, hypertexts, and folk art.
Suggested Schedule of Courses
This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog.
This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement – contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also see thedepartment website and Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.
Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their course load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.
If considering this major, these classes will allow you to explore this option before making a decision: Engl 2110, Engl 2120, Engl 2130, Engl 2160.
Freshman Year
Term 1
| Course |
Hours |
| Engl 1101 |
3 |
| Math 1101 |
3 |
| Lang 2001 |
3 |
| GSU 1010 |
3 |
| Lab Science "A" |
4 |
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Term 2
| Course |
Hours |
| Engl 1102 |
3 |
| Lang 2002 |
3 |
| PolS 1101 |
3 |
| Area B Elective |
2 |
| Lab Science "B" |
4 |
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Freshman Milestones:
- Take Foreign Language placement test
- Complete all Area A requirements
- Attend the major fair and declare a major
Sophomore Year
Term 3
| Course |
Hours |
| Area B Elective |
2 |
| Area C Elective |
3 |
| Area C Elective |
3 |
| Area D Math/Science Elective |
3 |
| Area E Global Issues Elective |
3 |
| Engl 2120 |
3 |
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Term 4
| Course |
Hours |
| Engl 2130 |
3 |
| Area F Elective |
3 |
| Hist 2110 |
3 |
| Area E Social Science Elective |
3 |
| Area F Elective |
3 |
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Sophomore Milestones:
- Complete all core requirements
- Complete all Area F requirements
- Declare minor or double major major or choose to take 3 additional 3000/4000 level courses in the major
Junior Year
Term 5
| Course |
Hours |
| *ENGL 3040 |
3 |
| Engl 3150 or Area A or B Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
|
Term 6
| Course |
Hours |
| Engl 3160 or Engl 3170 |
3 |
| Area G Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
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Junior Milestones:
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Register with Career Services Office
Senior Year
Term 7
| Course |
Hours |
| Area G Elective |
3 |
| Area G Elective |
3 |
| Engl 3180 or Area A or B Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
|
Term 8
| Course |
Hours |
| *ENGL 4310A (Poetry) OR ENGL 4310B (Fiction) |
3 |
| Area G Elective |
3 |
| Area H elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
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Senior Milestones:
- Students must have 39 hours at GSU taken at the 3000/4000 level for residency, and complete 120 hours required for graduation.
*This course will fulfill the CTW requirement.
