Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English: Creative Writing, B.A.


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The Creative Writing major hones students’ abilities to write and think imaginatively and critically. Students select workshops in creative nonfiction, drama, fiction, poetry, and screenwriting. Students learn strategies for crafting original expression while courses in literary study further allow them to contextualize their art. Students are expected to attend and give public readings of creative works, assist with literary publications, read extensively in their chosen genre(s), and complete a senior portfolio of polished pieces.

Program Requirements


Gateway Courses: 8 Credits


Creative Writing Courses: 12 Credits


May substitute one applied writing course from the Writing Major for one upper-division creative writing course with adviser approval.

select three

Literature Courses: 6 Credits


Theory Course: 3 Credits


Senior Writing Course: 3 Credits


Note(s)


  • In addition to formal instruction, each student in the Creative Writing major will be expected to attend public readings of creative works, give public readings of creative works, assist with literary publications, and read extensively in their chosen genre(s).
  • Ordinarily, no more than two courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for both the English and the Communication majors. No more than 6 credits in the minor can be used to satisfy other college major or minor requirements. No more than one online course and no more than one reduced-time course (e.g. Winter or Summer Session course lasting fewer than six weeks) may be used to satisfy the requirements for the major.  A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for all courses counted toward the major, minor, or specialization.

Total Credit Hours Required: 32


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