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The Creative Writing Major at Washington State University brings students together in the study of writing poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and multimedia storytelling, and prepares them for careers in editing and publishing. Our faculty members, all well published working writers and scholars, nurture young writers from beginning-level craft classes to advanced workshops. Our curriculum also engages students in the study of literature as they pursue their writing. We offer a certificate in professional editing and many extracurricular programs where students can gain experience as writers and/or editors.

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[ARTS] Courses

Creative expression, whether for personal expression or to communicate with others, is a fundamental human activity that results in the production of objects, environments, and experiences that engage the senses, emotions, and/or intellect. The creative and professional arts offer direct participation in such activities and provides a framework for their interpretation, evaluation, and appreciation, past and present. Arts  is broadly defined to include not only the fine arts and performing arts, but also the professional arts, such as architecture, graphic design, and digital arts.

Students choose one ARTS course (3 credits) to satisfy part of the UCORE Inquiry: Ways of Knowing graduation requirements. Three 1-credit courses may be added together to satisfy the 3-credit requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students, regardless of major, who successfully complete a [ARTS] course should be able to:

• Interpret and/or produce creative work using relevant methods, processes, or tools. ( WSU Learning Goals : Critical Thinking and/or Creative Thinking )
• Receive and reflect on constructive feedback to refine creative methods, processes, outcomes, and/or interpretations. ( WSU Learning Goal: Critical thinking )
• Recognize the role of scholarship in creative or professional arts. ( WSU Learning Goal: Information Literacy )
• Explain in writing how creative work or interpretation of creative work is grounded in scholarship. ( WSU Learning Goal: Written Communication )
• Understand fundamental knowledge and concepts in creative or professional arts as appropriate to the discipline. ( WSU Learning Goal: Breadth of Learning )

Revised outcomes approved Spring 2022 .

Available [ARTS] Courses

View [ARTS] courses in the WSU catalog .

The English Minor

Students must complete a minimum of 18 hours in English courses (excluding 101 and 198), half of which must be 300/400-level. Note: Because WSU undergraduates take either English 101 or 198 as graduation requirements, these courses may not be used for the minor in English. English 302 is required.

The Creative Writing Minor

Students must complete a minimum of 16 credit hours distributed as follows:

English 251 (Introduction to Creative Writing) or English 252 (Introduction to Creative Writing and Creative Writing Pedagogy)

9-12 hours Creative Writing English Courses:

Engl 351 (Creative Writing Prose), Engl 352 (Creative Writing Poetry), Engl 353 (Creative Writing: Nonfiction), Engl 354 (Digital Storytelling), Engl 357 (Topics in Magazine Editing and Creative Writing), Engl 358 (Editing and Publishing Workshop), Engl 359 (Topics in Creative Writing), Engl 446 (Form and Theory in Creative Writing), Engl 451 (Advance Creative Writing: Fiction), Engl 452 (Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry), Engl 453: (Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction Prose)

One additional 300- or 400-level Engl course

One ENGLISH 358 (workshop), Engl 498 (Internship), or Engl 499 (Independent study) in Creative Writing

9 hours of upper-division work must be taken in residence at WSU or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses.

The Professional Writing Minor

The student must complete 18 hours, half of which must be 300/400-level, including Engl 301, 402 or 403, and 461. In addition, 9 hours from Engl 255, 256, 300, 354, 401, 402, 403, 405, and 498 are required.

The Linguistics Minor

The student must complete 18 credits to earn the minor in Linguistics, half of which must be 300-400-level taken in residence at WSU or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. Required courses: Engl 256; Engl 443; Engl 444; Engl 457; two from Anth 350, 450, Engl 112, 454, 458, or Phil 443.

The Humanities Minor

The Department of English administers the humanities minor. The humanities minor is particularly appropriate for communication students with international interests, foreign languages majors seeking to broaden their studies beyond their major language, and history and business majors with interests in international arts and literature.

The student must complete a minimum of 18 hours in courses listed under “Humanities,” of which at least half must be 300/400-level.

Certifying a Minor

To certify a minor, contact your academic advisor.

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Apparel, Merchandising, Design, And Textiles (AMDT)

313 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Visual Analysis and Aesthetics 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. In-depth analysis of the visual interaction among apparel, accessories and the body; identifying effective visual communication. (Formerly offered as AMDT 408.)

313 [ARTS] Visual Analysis and Aesthetics 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. In-depth analysis of the visual interaction among apparel, accessories and the body; identifying effective visual communication.

Anthropology (ANTH)

301 [ARTS] Arts and Media in Global Perspective 3 Contemporary arts and media around the world, and their impact on identity, society, and culture.

101 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Introduction to Art 3 Course Prerequisite: For non-majors only. For non-majors. Appreciation of various visual art forms; emphasis on contemporary period. (Formerly FINE ART 101.)

101 [ARTS] Introduction to Art 3 Course Prerequisite: For non-majors only. For non-majors. Appreciation of various visual art forms; emphasis on contemporary period.

102 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] 2D Art and Design 3 (0-6) Introduction to two-dimensional art and design through an interdisciplinary approach using a combination of manual methods, digital imaging technologies, and machine tools. (Formerly FINE ART 102.)

102 [ARTS] 2D Art and Design 3 (0-6) Introduction to two-dimensional art and design through an interdisciplinary approach using a combination of manual methods, digital imaging technologies, and machine tools.

103 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] 3D Art and Design 3 (0-6) Introduction to three-dimensional art and design through an interdisciplinary approach using a combination of manual methods, digital imaging technologies, and machine tools. (Formerly FINE ART 103.)

103 [ARTS] 3D Art and Design 3 (0-6) Introduction to three-dimensional art and design through an interdisciplinary approach using a combination of manual methods, digital imaging technologies, and machine tools.

110 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Drawing 3 (0-6) Composition in pictorial space, visualization of ideas, drawing from life. (Formerly FINE ART 110.)

110 [ARTS] Drawing 3 (0-6) Composition in pictorial space, visualization of ideas, drawing from life.

201 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] World Art History I 3 Art and architecture of Western and Non-Western cultures from approximately 3000 BCE to 1300 CE. (Formerly FINE ART 201.)

201 [ARTS] World Art History I 3 Art and architecture of Western and Non-Western cultures from approximately 3000 BCE to 1300 CE.

202 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] World Art History II 3 Art and architecture of Western and Non-Western cultures from 1300 to 2010. (Formerly FINE ART 202.)

202 [ARTS] World Art History II 3 Art and architecture of Western and Non-Western cultures from 1300 to 2010.

303 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Modern Art-19th Century 3 History of 19th century art in Europe and the United States. (Formerly FINE ART 303.)

303 [ARTS] Modern Art-19th Century 3 History of 19th century art in Europe and the United States.

305 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] [M] Arts of Ancient Greece and Rome 3 The arts of ancient Greece, Etruria, and Rome from the Greek Dark Ages to the early Christian era. (Formerly FINE ART 305.)

305 [ARTS] [M] Arts of Ancient Greece and Rome 3 The arts of ancient Greece, Etruria, and Rome from the Greek Dark Ages to the early Christian era.

307 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] [M] The Arts of Renaissance Europe 3 Course Prerequisite: ART 202 or concurrent enrollment. The arts of southern and northern Europe from 1300 to 1550. (Formerly FINE ART 307.)

307 [ARTS] [M] The Arts of Renaissance Europe 3 Course Prerequisite: ART 202 or concurrent enrollment. The arts of southern and northern Europe from 1300 to 1550.

340 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Ceramics 3 (0-6) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Course Prerequisite: ART 103 or 110. Hand building processes; glazing; firing. (Formerly FINE ART 340.)

340 [ARTS] Ceramics 3 (0-6) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Course Prerequisite: ART 103 or 110. Hand building processes; glazing; firing.

350 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Sculpture 3 (0-6) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Course Prerequisite: ART 103 or 110. Composition of form in the three-dimensional space. (Formerly FINE ART 350.)

350 [ARTS] Sculpture 3 (0-6) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Course Prerequisite: ART 103 or 110. Composition of form in the three-dimensional space.

Digital Technology And Culture (DTC)

101 [ARTS] Introduction to Digital Technology and Culture 3 Inquiry into digital media, including origins, theories, forms, applications, and impact with a focus on authoring and critiquing multimodal texts.

201 [ARTS] Tools and Methods for Digital Technology 3 An introduction to the tools and methods of production for multimedia authoring in digital contexts.

208 [ARTS] Introduction to Digital Cinema 3 A practical introduction to the technological and cultural transformations driving the evolution of cinematic techniques from the birth of motion pictures to emerging technology.

354 [ARTS] [M] Digital Storytelling 3 Nonlinear, multi-linear, and interactive narrative using elements of creative writing such as character, dialog, setting, plot and image. (Crosslisted course offered as DTC 354, ENGLISH 354).

English (ENGLISH)

150 [ARTS] Introduction to Film as Narrative 4 (3-3) Introduction to analysis of techniques and elements of narrative film and to critical vocabulary for its study as art form.

212 [ARTS] Introduction to Comics and Graphic Novels 3 Introduction to the reading, history, and making of comics and graphic novels.

251 [ARTS] Introduction to Creative Writing: Exploring the Genres 3 Beginning writer's workshop covering short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry with discussion of the elements of each genre; poetic forms.

252 [ARTS] Introduction to Creative Writing and Creative Writing Pedagogy 3 Beginning workshop with discussion and development of classroom approaches to three creative writing genres for the preprofessional secondary English teacher.

339 [ARTS] Topics in Film as Literature 3 (2-3) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Analytical study of film as major literary genre.

342 [ARTS] Documentary Film Theory and Production 3 (2-2) Theory of documentary film in social contexts culminating in the creation of actual documentary films by students.

History (HISTORY)

232 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] The Mexican Revolution and the Arts 3 The history of the Mexican Revolution 1910-1920 and its influence on the Arts from 1920-1940.

232 [ARTS] Revolution and the Arts 3 The history of Latin American revolutions and their influence on the Arts.

320 [ARTS] Modern U.S. History Through Film 3 Analysis of modern American history through the lens of film.

369 [ARTS] Queer Identities in Contemporary Cultures 3 Course Prerequisite: CES 101, HISTORY 105, HISTORY 305, WGSS 101, or WGSS 120. Analysis of roots/legacies of creative resistance writing by Queer communities of color; students learn to produce creative resistance work. (Crosslisted course offered as WGSS 369, HISTORY 369.)

Humanities (HUMANITY)

280 [ARTS] Quests and Callings 3 Creative expression and critical interpretation of the hero's journey and the pursuit of one's calling across cultures in literature, art, mythology, and film.

Music (MUS)

120 [ARTS] Class Guitar 3 Class instruction on basic guitar; repertoire will be selected from classical, jazz, rock, pop, fusion, and world music.

153 [ARTS] Understanding Music 3 Introduction to understanding music from aesthetic, cultural, and historical perspectives; music ranging from the earliest folk and art music traditions to modern popular music and beyond is listened to and discussed, all from a global perspective.

160 [ARTS] Survey of Music Literature 3 Exploration of predominantly western music through demonstrations, performances, lectures, concerts, and discussions.

163 [ARTS] World Music 3 Exploration of music from a global perspective through demonstrations, performances, lectures and discussion.

262 [ARTS] Rock Music: History and Social Analysis 3 History and analysis of rock music related to its African American origins, its societal role, and its diverse development and impact.

266 [ARTS] Film Music 3 The evolution of film music; discussions/lectures will address aesthetics of film music and how they influence perception, communication, and drama.

428 [ARTS] Opera/Musical Theatre 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By audition only; see music.wsu.edu for details. Public performance may be required. Credit not granted for both MUS 428 and MUS 528. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

429 [ARTS] Tenor/Bass Choir 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Vocal ensemble whose membership sings tenor or bass; no audition required; all students welcome; placement assessments will be administered first week of classes.

430 [ARTS] Treble Choir 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Vocal ensemble whose membership sings soprano or alto; no audition required; all students welcome; placement assessments will be administered first week of classes.

431 [ARTS] Concert Choir 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By audition only; see music.wsu.edu for details. Auditioned choral ensemble studying and performing global music of varying cultures, language, period, style, and tradition. Credit not granted for both MUS 431 and MUS 531. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

432 [ARTS] University Singers 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Public performance may be required. Non-auditioned choir consisting of 70+ singers. The majority of this group is made up of non-music majors.

433 [ARTS] Chamber Singers 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By audition only; see music.wsu.edu for details. Study, rehearse, perform, and review original works and transcriptions for symphony orchestra; public performance each semester. Credit not granted for both MUS 433 and MUS 533. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

434 [ARTS] Symphony Orchestra 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Study, rehearse, perform and review original works and transcriptions for symphony orchestra; public performance each semester. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

436 [ARTS] Symphonic Band 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Large ensemble performance of repertoire for band. Public performances.

437 [ARTS] Symphonic Wind Ensemble 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By audition only; see music.wsu.edu for details. Large ensemble; public performances each semester. Credit not granted for both MUS 437 and MUS 537. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

438 [ARTS] Jazz-Lab Band 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 credits. Course Prerequisite: By audition only; see music.wsu.edu for details. Jazz big band. Public performances each semester. Credit not granted for both MUS 438 and MUS 538. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

528 [ARTS] Opera/Musical Theatre 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By audition only; see music.wsu.edu for details. Public performance may be required. Credit not granted for both MUS 428 and MUS 528. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

531 [ARTS] Concert Choir 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By audition only; see music.wsu.edu for details. Auditioned choral ensemble studying and performing global music of varying cultures, language, period, style, and tradition. Credit not granted for both MUS 431 and MUS 531. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

533 [ARTS] Chamber Singers 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By audition only; see music.wsu.edu for details. Study, rehearse, perform, and review original works and transcriptions for symphony orchestra; public performance each semester. Credit not granted for both MUS 433 and MUS 533. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

534 [ARTS] Symphony Orchestra 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Study, rehearse, perform and review original works and transcriptions for symphony orchestra; public performance each semester. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

537 [ARTS] Symphonic Wind Ensemble 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit. Large ensemble; public performances each semester. Credit not granted for both MUS 437 and MUS 537. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

538 [ARTS] Jazz-Lab Band 1 (0-4) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 credits. Course Prerequisite: By audition only; see music.wsu.edu for details. Jazz big band. Public performances each semester. Credit not granted for both MUS 438 and MUS 538. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

School Of Design And Construction (SDC)

100 [ARTS] World of Design and Construction 3 Exploration of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction management through equity, environment, and economy; careers in the built environment considered.

Spanish (SPANISH)

110 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Peninsular Spanish Film 3 Introduction to Spanish film. Taught in English.

110 [ARTS] Understanding Peninsular Spanish Film 3 Introduction to understanding Spanish film from aesthetic, cultural, and historical perspectives. Taught in English.

111 [ARTS] Understanding Latin American Film 3 Introduction to understanding Latin American film from aesthetic, cultural, and historical perspectives. Taught in English.

310 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Peninsular Spanish Film 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Study of important Spanish films. Taught in Spanish. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

310 [ARTS] Studies in Peninsular Spanish Film 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. In-depth study of Spanish cinema that brings together the analysis of cinematography, cultural and sociopolitical backgrounds, and the impact and influences within an international context. Variable content seminar. Taught in Spanish. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

311 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Latin American Film 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Variable content seminar that focuses on the study of culture through films; taught in Spanish. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

311 [ARTS] Studies in Latin American Film 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Variable content seminar. In-depth study of Latin American cinema that brings together the analysis of cinematography, cultural and sociopolitical backgrounds, and the impact and influences within an international context. Taught in Spanish. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

350 [ARTS] Introduction to Peninsular Spanish Literature 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Introduction of literary analysis and the history of literature in Spain.

351 [ARTS] Introduction to Latin American Literature 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Introduction to literary analysis and the history of literature in Latin America. Taught in Spanish.

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Academic Handbook

Current edition, creative writing, major (0005).

• Western Sydney University Major Code: 0005

Previous Code: M1113.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs:   Yes.  Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.

The Creative Writing major provides students the opportunity to produce their own creative writing and to edit and publish their work. Students study with professional authors, editors and publishers from the Writing and Society Research Centre and staff from the School of Humanities and Communication Arts. In addition, students have the opportunity to study contemporary approaches to language and literary studies, including literary criticism and theory, linguistic analysis, genre and textual study, and to read and examine a wide selection of modern and classic literatures. Career prospects include publishing, editing, teaching, writing and advertising.

Major Structure

Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as follows.

Please note all Bachelor of Arts students including Pathways to Teaching, Dean’s Scholars and double degrees must complete the structure under the heading Bachelor of Arts.

Please note all Bachelor of Creative Industries students including double degrees must complete the structure under the heading Bachelor of Creative Industries.

This major is available to students in other Western Sydney University programs. If the major is available on your campus, the program structure allows space for enrolment in the major and pre-requisite requirements can be met, please follow the structure under the heading Bachelor of Arts. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.

Note: Not all subjects will be offered each year. Subjects will be offered on a rotational basis .

Bachelor of Arts Students

Bachelor of Creative Industries Students

Creative Industries students must complete their Introduction to major subject as part of the core requirements of the program, prior to enrolling in this major.

Creative Industry students must complete the three compulsory subjects below and must complete five subjects from the Level 2 / Level 3 subject pool with a minimum of 2 subjects at Level 3. See below.

Pool Subjects

Bachelor of Arts students must complete four subjects from the list below, with a minimum of two subjects at Level 3. Bachelor of Creative Industries students must complete five subjects from the list below, with a minimum of two subjects at Level 3.

Note: Not all subjects will be offered each year . Subjects will be offered on a rotational basis .

Level 2 Subject Pool

Level 3 Subject Pool (choose at least two)

Equivalent Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Major for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.

LANG 3068 - Race in Literature, replaced by  LANG 2058 Race in Literature

The subject listed below counts towards completion of this Major for students who passed this subject in 2021 or earlier.

COMM 2014 - Editing and Publishing, replaced by  LANG 2056  Writing Industries

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Major for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.

LANG 3064 - Literatures of Decolonisation, no longer offered BEHV 3013 - Humanities Internship, no longer offered as part of this major PERF 2024 - The Musical, no longer offered LANG 2042 - Studies in Postcolonial Literature, replaced by  LANG 3066  Postcolonial Literatures: Partition, Dependence and Exile LANG 3092 - The Space of Literature, no longer offered LANG 3088 - Women, Travel and Empire, no longer offered LANG 3090 - Writing and Reading Sci Fi and Fantasy, replaced by  LANG 2051 Writing and Reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Note:  the Level 3 subject BEHV 3013 Humanities Internship  cannot count towards completion of SM1129 English Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12) or M1126 Education Studies Major - Primary English Teaching Specialisation for students enrolled in programs 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12), 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean's Scholars, 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12), 6019 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), as this would not satisfy the professional accreditation requirements for NESA.

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English is the study of the written word. Those studying English critically explore the culture of literature, writing, and speech in print and electronic media.  

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Pursue a passion The English program allows students to focus on particular areas of intellectual interest, pursue electives and shape their academic careers in line with personal interests.

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The WSU Tri-Cities English program’s flexibility allows students to focus on their individual areas of interest and shape their academic careers to best fit their professional goals.  Courses partner with regional organizations for real-world projects, ranging  from the development of manuals and other written materials,  to articles and  even  business plans.

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Jobs held by WSU English graduates: Postsecondary Teacher | Tutor | Public Relations Specialist | Social and Human Service Assistant | Technical Writer | Author

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Writing in the Major: the M-Course

By making writing assignments central to the work of the course and emphasizing revision processes, an M-Course helps students explore both the knowledge of a particular discipline and the disciplinary discourse conventions used to create and share that knowledge.

Course Requirements

The M-Course Form details the course requirements for Writing in the Major [M] status.

Course proposals seeking an M-Course designation go first to the Catalog Subcommittee. The Catalog Subcommittee will then dispatch course proposals to the correct reviewer for M Course approval.

Professors creating syllabi for WSU courses should use standard categories that are required; others are recommended for inclusion. Review WSU’s syllabus guide for more information.

M Course Resources

Peruse the Writing Program’s resources for faculty teaching with writing, designing assignments, and evaluating writing . Send us your assignment drafts and receive feedback and revision ideas. Consider joining a Writing Program Brown Bag Series or the WORD Fellowship held each spring.

Writing Program [email protected] 509-335-7959

Writing Program Director [email protected] 509-335-7695

All University Writing Committee and M-Course Review

The AUWC reports through the Office of the Provost and is tasked with an array of responsibilities including the continuous M-Course Review and the development of policy recommendations concerning writing at WSU.

Committee Functions:

• Formulates policy recommendations concerning university-wide writing programs for submission to the Faculty Senate.
• Acts as the central policy committee for the university-wide writing program.
• Determines general criteria and procedures for submission and approval of writing in the major courses. Receives requests for writing in the major courses and submits them for final approval to the Faculty Senate through the Catalog Subcommittee of the Academic Affairs Committee.
• Provides guidance and approves procedures used in university-wide writing assessments.
• Regularly monitors all elements of the all-university writing program.
• Discusses and proposes ways in which the assigning of writing and the assessment of writing can complement UCORE goals and assessments*
• Discusses and proposes ways in which faculty development can happen to compliment UCORE goals and assessments (or any/all goals and assessments related to faculty who value using writing in their courses).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i request m status.

The  M-Course Form  details the course requirements for Writing in the Major [M] status. It will need to be filled out completely and submitted in order for your course to be considered for [M] status.

Where do I submit the M Course form?

Course proposals seeking an M-Course designation go first to the  Catalog Subcommittee . The Catalog Subcommittee will dispatch course proposals to the correct reviewer for M-Course approval. You can access a form for submitting your M-Course on the  curriculum change website .

What is the credit requirement for an M Course?

An M-Course can be two or three credits. Two-credit courses must have at least 60% of the course grade based on writing assignments, and three-credit courses must have at least 30% of the course grade based on writing assignments.

Does an M Course need to be at or above the 300 level?

Yes; because M-Courses are designed around writing in the major, and major-specific writing begins at the 300 level, M-Courses must be 300 level or above.

Are there resources to help with course design and instruction?

Yes! The Writing Program offers resources, individualized support, one-time and ongoing workshops, and even a semester-long professional development fellowship for faculty. Contact us for more information.

Professional Writing

WSU’s online undergraduate Professional Writing Certificate program teaches students to become effective producers and editors of written and multimodal texts—communications skills that are essential in the modern workplace. Students will learn to use rhetorical strategies to communicate with audiences for specific purposes using logical and persuasive writing as well as visuals and audio.

The five required courses cover English use, technical writing and editing, rhetoric, and an anthropological view of speech and language. Students will learn how to express themselves clearly, cogently, and with style to effectively engage with specific audiences.

The certificate is ideal for:

• Grant writers
• Online writers and editors
• Business professionals
• Administrators
• Technical writers

Program of Study— 15 semester credits

All courses are available online The certificate requires five 3-credit courses

Required Courses

15 semester credits

All coursework must be completed with a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Students must take ENGLISH 498 last. This course may be taken concurrently with a maximum of one other certificate course. Students must take three credits of ENGLISH 498.

• ENGLISH 301 [WRTG] – Writing and Rhetorical Conventions (Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101, 105, or 298)
• ENGLISH 402 [WRTG] [M] – Technical and Professional Writing (Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 OR 298, 60 semester credits)
• ENGLISH 498 – Internship (Cooperative learning experience in business, education, or industry in English-related jobs. Three credits required.)
• ENGLISH 405 or ENGLISH 461 [M] (Prerequisite for both: ENGLISH 402).
• One Elective From the Approved Choices: DTC 478, ENGLISH 357, 360, 362, 365, 401, 405 (if not taken as a requirement), and ENGLISH 461 [M] (if not taken as a requirement).

Awarding of the Certificate

At the beginning of the student’s final semester of coursework, the student should apply for the certificate through myWSU. This will notify the Registrar’s Office to confer the certificate. Here’s how: From the myWSU Student Homepage, select Academic Advising, then Apply to Graduate. The certificate should display as an option to select to Apply for Graduation. Certificates require a separate graduation application and are mailed separately from diplomas.

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Creative Writing at Wichita State

The Creative Writing Program at Wichita State University offers both an undergraduate major and minor, as well as a three-year, studio-academic Master of Fine Arts in poetry or fiction.

Growing a Vibrant Artistic Community in the Heart of the Plains

Our MFA Program, the twelfth oldest in the country, is a studio-academic program, featuring small workshops with accomplished faculty, opportunities to work on our literary journal, internships with a national press, and one-on-one tutorials with Distinguished Visiting Writers. All of our MFA students receive financial support from the university through graduate teaching assistantships and fellowships which cover their tuition and provide a stipend.  The Huffington Post has named our program to its list of “Top 25 Underrated Creative Writing MFA Programs.” 

At the undergraduate level, we offer a 33-hour major in creative writing with classes in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction writing, as well as a minor for students who want to add a creative pursuit to another major field of study. Our undergraduate students are able to take classes with the same faculty who teach in our graduate MFA Program. Advanced creative writing students also have opportunities to work with our Distinguished Visiting Writers and work on  Mikrokosmos,  the WSU Literary Journal.

Learn more about the MFA Program

Learn more about the Undergraduate Major and Minor

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The English Major: Creative Writing Option

Note!  The requirements below took effect in Summer 2022 .  If you declared your major before then, please see the old requirements .  If you have questions about which version of the major applies to you, please contact HAS .

The Creative Writing Concentration prepares students not only to be more effective communicators and artists, but also creative problem solvers and more nuanced critical thinkers. By situating small, student-oriented writing workshops alongside literary models, Creative Writing classes enhance the broader study of literature and critical theory, helping students gain a greater understanding of the social and cultural forces informing their work. A student completing the program is more able to situate themselves in a larger aesthetic and social context and make more meaningful, informed decisions about their own artistic practice. In addition, through the intense practice of creative writing, students are able to see the world more clearly, in a more nuanced and meaningful manner, and apply these skills to a wide variety of work and life situations.

This page describes the English Major Concentration in Creative Writing. For the major's other option, see English Language, Literature, and Culture ,.

Students enrolled in the Creative Writing Concentration will complete a major consisting of 65 ENGL credits, at least 30 of which must be completed in residence at the University of Washington. A maximum of 20 credits in 200-level courses may count toward the English major, and may be used to fulfill the distribution requirements.

Creative writing students’ coursework is distributed as follows:

• ENGL 202: Introduction to English Language and Literature
• A sequence of creative writing workshops: ENGL 283: Beginning Verse Writing, ENGL 284: Beginning Short Story Writing, ENGL 383: The Craft of Verse, and ENGL 384: The Craft of Prose
• 15 credits in Historical Depth
• 15 credits in Power and Difference
• Two 400-level Creative Writing seminars ( Please see the  400-level Creative Writing workshop registration instruction page  for instructions on registering for these courses)

Please note: Creative writing students do *not* need to complete either ENGL 302 (satisfied by 383 & 384) or the senior capstone (satisfied by two 400-level CW classes), required for the major in Language, Literature, and Culture. All creative writing courses satisfy the Genre, Method, and Language distribution area, so Creative Writing students do not need to complete this area separately.

Applying to Creative Writing:

Applicants to the Creative Writing option must have already declared, or be eligible to declare, the English: Language and Literature major .

Applications for the Creative Writing option are accepted in autumn, winter, and spring quarters only, and should be submitted through this online application form   by the third Friday of the quarter at 4:00pm . Applications to creative writing are not accepted in summer quarter.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Creative Writing option, you must

• have already declared, or be ready to declare, the English major program ;
• have completed ENGL 202, 283 (beginning verse writing) and ENGL 284 (beginning short story writing) or transfer equivalents.

Application Procedure:

Please submit online ONE complete attachment that includes the items below, by 4:00pm on the third Friday of autumn, winter, or spring quarter (no applications accepted in summer):

1. Undergraduate Creative Writing Option Application (PDF)

RIGHT-click the above link and save it as a PDF to your computer. Fill out the form using Acrobat Reader. Save your changes. Then combine it with the following materials:

Transcripts for all college work completed, both at the UW and elsewhere (these are additional sets of transcripts, separate from the transcripts you will have supplied as part of your application for the major):

• Unofficial UW Transcript : Even if this is your first quarter after transferring to the UW, you should submit an unofficial UW transcript, available through the MyUW system ;
• Complete set of Unofficial transcripts from all schools from which you have transfer credit : We need the information contained in the complete transcript from each transfer school; the transfer summary on a UW unofficial transcript is not sufficient. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable.

2. A Writing Sample of 3-5 poems and 5-10 pages of fiction (preferably a complete story). Fiction should be double-spaced, with 12pt font (Times New Roman) and 1" margins:

• Review writing sample guidelines and be sure to submit literary fiction and poetry
• Be sure to proofread carefully.

Admission decisions are based primarily on the potential a student exhibits in his or her writing sample - grades and GPAs are usually not at issue. Admission decisions are sent to applicants by e-mail, normally within two weeks of the application deadline.

Completion of the requirements above does not guarantee admission.

Students who are denied admission to the Creative Writing option will continue to be English majors, and may complete the requirements for the literature BA in English. They may apply for the Creative Writing option one additional time, but if they are denied admission then, they must complete the literature major or elect another major in another department.

Distribution Areas:

The majority of English courses are distributed among three overlapping areas: Historical Depth, Power & Difference, and Genre, Method, and Language. Creative Writing students are required to complete 15 credits in two of these areas, Historical Depth and Power & Difference, with the remainder of their coursework focusing on Creative Writing workshops. 

Some courses can count towards both "Historical Depth" or "Power & Difference"; however, each course can ultimately only be used to fulfill one requirement. For example, ENGL 351 is listed under both “Historical Depth” and “Power and Difference" but it will only count in one of those categories in a student's degree progress. The student may choose (and can change their mind, shuffling courses as long as they are enrolled).  Students noticing issues with how these classes are applying to the distribution areas in their degree audit can contact an advisor at   Humanities Academic Services Center  (HAS), A-2-B Padelford Hall  for support. 

Descriptions of each area, along with the courses fulfilling it, are available below. 

Historical Depth:

People have been speaking, reading, and writing in English for more than a thousand years, producing literature that is at once timeless and deeply informed by the time in which it was written. Cultural artifacts from the English-speaking world have shaped, and been shaped by, social movements and historical conditions around the globe, as has the language itself. With this in mind, English majors are required to take 15 credits focused on materials produced before 1945, with at least 5 of those credits focused on materials produced before 1700. Distributing coursework in this way helps students to understand the depth, richness, and variability of English literature, language, and culture across time, and dramatizes how the ways we organize history affect the stories we tell about it. These courses open up past worlds that are in some ways totally alien and in others very similar to our own, revealing that what seems real and true to us can radically alter over time. Entering into these past realities offers a new perspective on the present and develops our capacity to imagine alternative futures.

Historical Depth Courses:

• ENGL 210 Medieval and Early Modern Literature, 400 to 1600
• ENGL 211 Literature, 1500-1800
• ENGL 225 Shakespeare
• ENGL 310 The Bible as Literature
• ENGL 320 English Literature: The Middle Ages
• ENGL 321 Chaucer
• ENGL 322 Medieval & Early Modern Literatures of Encounter (P&D)
• ENGL 323 Shakespeare to 1603
• ENGL 324 Shakespeare after 1603
• ENGL 325 Early Modern English Literature
• ENGL 326 Milton (GML)
• ENGL 351: Writing in the Contact Zone: North America 1492 - 1800 (P&D)
• ENGL 376: Introduction to Middle English Language (HD)
• ENGL 422 Arthurian Legends (GML)
• ENGL 212 Literature, 1700-1900
• ENGL 300: Reading Major Texts (can also count as pre-1700 depending on texts)
• ENGL 303 History of Literary Criticism and Theory I (GML)
• ENGL 312 Jewish Literature: Biblical to Modern (P&D)
• ENGL 314: Transatlantic Literature and Culture (P&D)
• ENGL 315: Literary Modernism (GML)
• ENGL 327 Narratives of Bondage & Freedom (P&D)
• ENGL 328 Eighteenth Century Literature & Culture
• ENGL 329 Rise of the English Novel (GML)
• ENGL 330 English Literature: The Romantic Age
• ENGL 331 Globalization & Nationalism in the Age of Empire (P&D)
• ENGL 332 Nineteenth Century Poetry (GML)
• ENGL 333 Nineteenth Century Novel (GML)
• ENGL 335 English Literature: The Victorian Age
• ENGL 336 English Literature: Early Twentieth Century
• ENGL 337 The Modern Novel (GML)
• ENGL 338 Modern Poetry (GML)
• ENGL 352 Literatures of the United States to 1865 (P&D)
• ENGL 353 American Literature: Later Nineteenth Century
• ENGL 354 American Literature: Early Twentieth Century
• ENGL 373: History of the English Language (GML)
• ENGL 380: Special Topics in History
• ENGL 385: Global Modernism (P&D)

Power and Difference:

Literature, language, and culture have been shaped by and in turn shape systems of power. Such systems include capitalism, colonialism, imperialism, and hierarchies of race, status, caste, sex, gender, and sexuality. Over time, systems of power elevate some voices and stories and marginalize and silence others. English majors are required to take at least 15 credits focused on how systems of power operate in and through literature, language, and culture. These courses explore the evolving relationship of literature, language, and culture to structures of violence and dispossession and center critical perspectives that have been marginalized or silenced. They embrace alternative ways of learning about the past and present, and the impress of the former on the latter. They highlight the complex, sometimes contradictory ways in which literature and culture mediate systems of power. In so doing, Power and Difference courses foster our imagination of more just and equitable futures.

Power and Difference Courses:

• ENGL 207: Introduction to Cultural Studies (GML)
• ENGL 208: Data and Narrative (GML)
• ENGL 256: Introduction to Queer Cultural Studies (DIV) (GML)
• ENGL 257: Introduction to Asian American Literature (DIV)
• ENGL 258: Introduction to African American Literature (DIV)
• ENGL 259: Literature and Social Difference (DIV)
• ENGL 265: Introduction to Environmental Humanities (DIV, GML)
• ENGL 307: Cultural Studies
• ENGL 308: Marxism and Literary Theory
• ENGL 311: Modern Jewish Literature in Translation
• ENGL 312: Jewish Literature: Biblical to Modern (HD)
• ENGL 314: Transatlantic Literature and Culture (HD)
• ENGL 316: Postcolonial Literature and Culture (DIV)
• ENGL 317: Literature of the Americas (DIV)
• ENGL 318: Black Literary Genres (DIV, GML)
• ENGL 319: African Literatures (DIV)
• ENGL 322 Medieval & Early Modern Literatures of Encounter (HD)
• ENGL 327 Narratives of Bondage & Freedom (HD)
• ENGL 331 Globalization & Nationalism in the Age of Empire (HD)
• ENGL 339: Globalization & Contemporary World Literature (GML)
• ENGL 340: Irish Literature (P&D)
• ENGL 349: Science Fiction & Fantasy
• ENGL 351: Writing in the Contact Zone: North America 1492 - 1800 (HD)
• ENGL 352: American Literatures to 1865 (HD)
• ENGL 355: Contemporary American Literature
• ENGL 357: Jewish American Literature and Culture (DIV)
• ENGL 358: African American Literature (DIV)
• ENGL 359: Contemporary American Indian Literature (DIV)
• ENGL 361: American Political Culture After 1865 (DIV)
• ENGL 362: Latino Literary Genres (DIV, GML)
• ENGL 364: Literature & Medicine
• ENGL 365: Literature & Environment (GML, DIV)
• ENGL 366: Literature & Law
• ENGL 367: Gender Studies in Literature (DIV)
• ENGL 368: Women Writers (DIV)
• ENGL 372: World Englishes (DIV) (GML)
• ENGL 379: Special Topics in Power & Difference
• ENGL 385: Global Modernism (HD)
• ENGL 386: Asian American Literature (DIV)
• ENGL 466: Queer and LGBT Literature (DIV)
• ENGL 478: Language and Social Policy (DIV) (GML)
• ENGL 479: Language Variation and Language Policy in North America (DIV, GML)
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English - Creative Writing

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The English Creative Writing concentration prepares students not only to be more effective communicators and artists, but also creative problem solvers and more nuanced critical thinkers. By situating small, student-oriented writing workshops alongside literary models, creative writing classes enhance the broader study of literature and critical theory, helping students gain a greater understanding of the social and cultural forces informing their work. A student completing the program is more able to situate themselves in a larger aesthetic and social context and make more meaningful, informed decisions about their own artistic practice. In addition, through the intense practice of creative writing, students are able to see the world more clearly, in a more nuanced and meaningful manner, and apply these skills to a wide variety of work and life situations.

Major category : Capacity-constrained

Curricular options : Creative Writing

Topic(s) : Arts, Humanities and Design

Applicant type

Freshmen can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)

Read more about applying to the UW as a freshman , including details for programs that provide high school students with college credit (like Running Start).

Quarters of general admission to UW : autumn / winter (U.S. applicants only) / spring / summer

Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.

• Use the information below to help you prepare for this degree
• Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
• Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
• UW college and school graduation requirements

Department admission information

Departmental application deadline : Must enroll at the UW before applying to the major. Please contact the department for details about the application process.

Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student .

Courses required for the major:

Creative Writing option

• Admission to the English major
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all English coursework
• Minimum 2.0 GPA in ENGL 202
• ENGL 283 (beginning verse) and ENGL 284 (beginning short story) or transfer equivalents.
• Submission of an unofficial transcript and a writing sample of 3–5 poems and 5–10 pages of fiction (preferably a complete story) to the Creative Writing office (B-25 Padelford) during the first three weeks of autumn and spring quarters.

Courses recommended for the major:

ENGL 202 is usually taken after transfer to the UW. Spaces are reserved for new transfer students in autumn, winter and spring in this pair of courses.

Entering transfer information:

Total undergraduates: 56 Total from Washington community colleges: 10

Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):

3.75 – 4.00: 5 3.50 – 3.74: 3.25 – 3.49: 3.00 – 3.24: 2.75 – 2.99: 2.50 – 2.74: 2.49 and below:

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