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Creative Writing • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code:  AA.CRWR

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

The Associate in Arts (AA, Emphasis in Creative Writing program is designed to prepare students to begin seeking publication and/or begin applying to four-year writing programs. The program offers classes, workshops, and other activities such as readings and contests, which are accessible to writers of all levels regardless of academic or professional standing. The program aims to serve a diverse community who may be underrepresented in traditional creative writing programs.

For Program Information, contact English and Humanities Department at 217-786-2822.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

CMN101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 109Introduction to Literature: Multi Genre

3

HUM 101Introduction to Humanities

3

EGL 149Introduction to Creative Writing

3

Second Semester:

EGL 102Composition II

3

EGL 110Introduction to Literature: Poetry

3

EGL 150Creative Writing: Fiction

3

Life Science Selection*

3-4

Mathematics Selection

3-5

Third Semester:

Physical Science Selection*

3-4

PHI 201Introduction to Logic

3

Social Science Selection*

3

EGL 151Creative Writing: Poetry

3

EGL 253Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction

3

Fourth Semester:

EGL 113Introduction to Literature: Heritage Studies in Ethnic Literature

3

EGL 254Literary Writing, Editing, Publishing in the Digital Age

3

ECO 110Elements of Economics

3

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

Elective

3

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

Recommended General Education Courses

HUM 101Introduction to Humanities

3

PHI 201Introduction to Logic

3

ECO 110Elements of Economics

3

Life Science Selection

3-4

Physical Science Selection*

3-4

Mathematics Selection

3-5

Social Science Selection*

3

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

EGL 109Introduction to Literature: Multi Genre

3

Elective

3

Recommended Program Courses

EGL 110Introduction to Literature: Poetry

3

EGL 113Introduction to Literature: Heritage Studies in Ethnic Literature

3

EGL 149Introduction to Creative Writing

3

EGL 150Creative Writing: Fiction

3

EGL 151Creative Writing: Poetry

3

EGL 253Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction

3

EGL 254Literary Writing, Editing, Publishing in the Digital Age

3