Degree Requirements
GUIDING STATEMENT
The Creative Writing Program graduates strong writers with knowledge of Indigenous and world literatures, the ability to think critically and write creatively, and the skills to enter graduate school or chosen field.
PHILOSOPHY
Grounded in the strength and creativity inherent in Native American cultures, we empower students by engaging them in world literatures and the literary arts. We teach students to think critically and acquire leadership skills, and encourage them to use their talents and strengths on behalf of their communities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students in the Creative Writing Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Native American literatures
- Demonstrate knowledge of world literatures
- Demonstrate knowledge of critical theories and the ability to apply those theories to literary works
- Demonstrate an ability to critique and evaluate literary works
- Demonstrate an ability to write well in all genres
- Demonstrate an ability to incorporate critiques into revisions
- Demonstrate an ability to research using primary and secondary sources
- Write publishable works in chosen genre(s)
Special Programs & Opportunities for Creative Writing Students
- Publication in annual Creative Writing anthology
- Lannon Visiting Writer series
- Napa Valley Writers Conference
- Taos Writers Conference
- Naropa Writers Conference
- Lannon Speakers Series
- Associated Writing Programs Conference
- Truman Capote Scholarship
Creative Writing Degree Plans
Bachelor of Fine Arts
125 Credits
| Course # | Credits | |
| General Education REQUIREMENTS | 31 | |
| DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS | 33 | |
| ENGL210 | Contemporary Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL220 | Survey of Contemporary Plays | 3 |
| ENGL230 | Survey of Contemporary Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL260 | Introduction to Native American | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| ENGL300 | Critical Theory | 3 |
| ENGL310 | Survey of World Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL320 | Survey of World Plays | 3 |
| ENGL330 | Survey of World Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL340 | Native American Journalism I | 3 |
| ENGL350 | Shakespeare’s Plays | 3 |
| ENGL360 | Seminar in Native American Literature | 3 |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | 48 | |
| CRWR101 | Creative Nonfiction I | 3 |
| CRWR111 | Poetry Writing I | 3 |
| CRWR121 | Playwriting I | 3 |
| CRWR131 | Fiction Writing I | 3 |
| CRWR151 | Student Anthology I | 3 |
| CRWR250 | Thesis I | 3 |
| CRWR261 | Writing Lab I | 1 |
| CRWR361 | Writing Lab II | 1 |
| CRWR461 | Writing Lab III | 1 |
| Choose One | ||
| CRWR201 | Creative Nonfiction II | 3 |
| CRWR211 | Poetry Writing II | 3 |
| CRWR221 | Playwriting II | 3 |
| CRWR231 | Fiction Writing II | 3 |
| Choose One | ||
| CRWR301 | Creative Nonfiction III | 3 |
| CRWR311 | Poetry Writing III | 3 |
| CRWR321 | Playwriting III | 3 |
| CRWR331 | Fiction Writing III | 3 |
| Choose Seven of the Following | ||
| ENGL370 | Multicultural American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL440 | Native American Journalism II | 3 |
| ENGL460 | Special Topics in Literature | 3 |
| CRWR141 | Screenwriting I | 3 |
| CRWR290 | Internship I | 1-6 |
| CRWR295 | Apprenticeship I | 1-6 |
| CRWR298 | Independent Study in Creative Writing | 1-6 |
| CRWR201 | Creative Nonfiction II | 3 |
| CRWR211 | Poetry Writing II | 3 |
| CRWR221 | Playwriting II | 3 |
| CRWR231 | Fiction Writing II | 3 |
| CRWR241 | Screenwriting II | 3 |
| CRWR251 | Student Anthology II | 3 |
| CRWR398 | Independent Study | 3 |
| CRWR301 | Creative Nonfiction III | 3 |
| CRWR401 | Creative Nonfiction IV | 3 |
| CRWR311 | Poetry Writing III | 3 |
| CRWR411 | Poetry Writing IV | 3 |
| CRWR321 | Playwriting III | 3 |
| CRWR421 | Playwriting IV | 3 |
| CRWR331 | Fiction Writing III | 3 |
| CRWR431 | Fiction Writing IV | 3 |
| CRWR341 | Screenwriting III | 3 |
| CRWR441 | Screenwriting IV | 3 |
| CRWR351 | Student Anthology III | 3 |
| CRWR451 | Student Anthology IV | 3 |
| CRWR460 | Special Topics in Creative Writing | 3 |
| CRWR470 | Text/Image Collaboration | 3 |
| CRWR490 | Internship II | 1-6 |
| CRWR495 | Apprenticeship II | 1-6 |
| CRWR498 | Independent Study in Creative Writing | 1-6 |
| THEA321 | Native American Play Production I | 3 |
| THEA322 | Native American Play Production II | 3 |
| SENIOR SEMINAR/THESIS (7 credits) | 4 | |
| CRWR450 | Thesis II | 4 |
| PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING | 3 | |
| CRWR401 | Creative Nonfiction IV | 3 |
| CRWR411 | Poetry Writing IV | 3 |
| CRWT421 | Playwriting IV | 3 |
| CRWR431 | Fiction Writing IV | 3 |
| ELECTIVES (6 credits) | 6 |
Associate of Fine Arts
64 Credits
| Course # | Credits | |
| General Education REQUIREMENTS | 31 | |
| DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS | 15 | |
| CRWR101 | Creative Nonfiction I | 3 |
| ENGL210 | Contemporary Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL220 | Survey of Contemporary Plays | 3 |
| ENGL230 | Survey of Contemporary Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL260 | Introduction to Native American Literature | 3 |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | 15 | |
| CRWR111 | Poetry Writing I | 3 |
| CRWR121 | Playwriting I | 3 |
| CRWR131 | Fiction Writing I | 3 |
| CRWR151 | Student Anthology I | 3 |
| CRWR250 | Thesis I | 3 |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | ||
| (choose one) | 3 | |
| CRWR201 | Creative Nonfiction II | 3 |
| CRWR211 | Poetry Writing II | 3 |
| CRWR221 | Playwriting II | 3 |
| CRWR231 | Fiction Writing II | 3 |
Minor
24 Credits
| Course # | Credits | |
| DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS | 15 | |
| CRWR101 | Creative Nonfiction I | 3 |
| CRWR111 | Poetry Writing I | 3 |
| CRWR121 | Playwriting I | 3 |
| CRWR131 | Fiction Writing I | 3 |
| CRWR151 | Student Anthology I | 3 |
| CRWR250 | Thesis I | 3 |
| ENGL260 | Introduction to Native American Literature | 3 |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | ||
| (choose one) | 3 | |
| ENGL210 | Contemporary Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL220 | Survey of Contemporary Plays | 3 |
| ENGL230 | Survey of Contemporary Fiction | 3 |