Creative Writing

Associate in Arts (A.A.)

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters.

For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (15 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • ENG 110 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
  • DIG 100 Introduction to Digital Media (3)
  • FYS 110 First Year Seminar in Humanities OR FYS 125 First Year Seminar in The Arts (3)
  • HPE/THE 181 Mime: Physical Therapy and Movement (3)

Second Semester (15 Credit Hours)

  • COM 111 Voice and Diction (3)
  • ENG 102 Introduction to Reading Literature (3)
  • ENG 233 Poetry Writing (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in World Languages (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (3)

Third Semester (15-16 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • ENG 203 Early World Literature OR ENG 204 World Literature: 18th Century to Today (3)
  • ENG 231 Fiction Writing (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (3-4)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Social Sciences that also satisfies the Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice requirement (3)

Fourth Semester (18 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 225 Literary Journal Publishing (3)
  • ENG 232 Creative Non-Fiction Writing (3)
  • ENG 255 Creative Writing Capstone (3)
  • ANY SUNY General Education Approved course in US History and Civic Engagement OR World History and Global Awareness (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication (3)
  • General Electives (3)

Schedule Updated: June 2, 2023