1. 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
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:
Journalism
History
Women’s and Gender Studies
Race and Culture Studies
Philosophy
Visual Communication Design
Program Director
Gregory Spatz
2 RPT
Spokane, WA 99202
Department Chair
Logan Greene, Ph.D
Patterson Hall 203
Department Assistant
Kathleen Minnerly
2 RPT
Spokane, WA 99202
Sample Careers
Writer and editor
Journalist
Educator
Librarian
Communications Specialist
Public Relations Specialist
Political organizer
Advertising Specialist

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
GRAYS HARBOR COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SCIENCE (15 credits)
ELECETIVES (30 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
Cultural Diversity (one course)
HIST 270 African-Americans in Slavery and Freedom (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
ENGL 275 Gender in Literature (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5)
HIST 122 History of Modern East Asia (5)
HIST 252 Latin American History (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)