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
Dr. Logan Greene
203 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
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
WALLA WALLA C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 activity credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
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)
CMST 201Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5)
HPER 268 Diversity in Sports (5)
HUM 107 Gender Perceptions in American Film (5)
PSYC 139 Psychology of Women (5)
SOC 205 Racial/Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 220 Gender and Society (5)
WST 139 Psychology of Women (5)
WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
WST 220 Gender and Society (5)
WST 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 201 Introduction to World Regional Geography (5)
HIST 211 U.S. in World Affairs I (5)
HIST 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)
HIST 250 Introduction to Latin America ^D (5)
HIST 255 Traditional East Asian Civilization (5)
HIST 256 Modern East Asian Civilization (5)
HUM 109 World Arts and Culture (5)
PHIL 103 Asian Philosophy ^D (5)
POLS 211U.S. in World Affairs I (5)
POLS 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
*One Diversity course is required for degree completion.