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
EDMONDS COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
HUMAN RELATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS (3 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS/SYMBOLIC REASONING SKILLS (5 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (15 credits)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (12 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)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
COMM 101 Intercultural Communication (5)
SOC 115 The Sociology of Gender (5)
DIVST 125 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
ENGL 160 Women’s Writing in the Modern Era (5)
SOC 125 Race and Ethic Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
DIVST 100 Intro to Diversity Studies (5)
DIVST 200 Intro to Women’s Studies (5)
DIVST 115 The Sociology of Gender (5)
DIVST 117 African-American History to 1865 (5)
DIVST 118 African-American History from
DIVST 119 African-American History from 1945 (5)
WOMEN 200 Intro to Women’s Studies (5)
International Studies (one course)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
HIST 246 Modern East Asian History (5)
HUM 202 Studies in Culture (5)
HUM 210 Francophone Cultures (5)
DIVST 150 Global Economic Development (5)
FRCH 210 Francophone Cultures (5)
SOC 118 Intro to Global Studies (5)
MGMT 221 International Market Operations (5)