Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Creative Writing
(70 credits)
English Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study English and Creative Writing?
At the heart of the English program is a passion for critically,
creatively, and professionally understanding and using the
English language. Creative writing students take workshops,
literary studies classes, and theory courses in fiction, poetry,
and creative nonfiction, all with an eye to developing their
own voice and style.
Scholarship Opportunities
The EWU English Department offers three scholarships per
year to students achieving academic excellence in their
major. For information on application requirements, visit
www.ewu.edu/english.
Room to Explore
This major allows room for a minor or elective courses as
students strive for the 180 credits required to graduate.
Complementary courses could include:
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Journalism
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History
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Women’s and Gender Studies
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Race and Culture Studies
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Philosophy
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Visual Communication Design
Program Director
Gregory Spatz
2 RPT
Spokane, WA 99202
509.359.4972
gspatz@ewu.edu
Department Chair
Dr. Logan Greene
203 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
509.359.2400
lgreene@ewu.edu
Department Assistant
Pam Russell
2 RPT
Spokane, WA 99202
509.359.4956
Sample Careers
Writer and editor
Journalist
Educator
Librarian
Communications
Specialist
Public Relations
Specialist
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that
Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the
right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.
WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits)
ENGL 101 English Composition (3)
ENGL 102 English Composition (3)
ENGL 101 College Composition:
Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Document (5)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
COMM 101 Intro to Speech
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
Communication (3)
MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
ENGL 278 Survey of American Lit (3)
ENGL 344 Survey of American Lit II (5)
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits)
INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)
General Elective Credit (5)
ELECTIVES (20-24 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
*1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.
Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU
These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.
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Foreign Language
o
Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is
required for graduation.
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Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) 
• ANTH225 Native People of North America
(3)
• AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies
(3)
• COMM220 Intro to Intercultural
Communication (3)
• ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3)
• ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural
Literature (3)
• HIST240 American Indian History (3)
• SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3)
• SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
International Studies (4 quarter credit
minimum)
• FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures
(3)
• HIST131 Latin American History (3)
• HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3)
• HIST 210
• MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3)
• PHIL111 World Religions (3)
• POLS237 International Politics and
Problems (3)
• SOC102 Social Problems (3)
• SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)