MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in English (Creative Writing)

Major: 8118
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 23.1302

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Creative Writing
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-3043.05 Poets, Lyricists, and Creative Writers
43-9081.00 Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-3041.00 Editors
27-3043.00 Writers and Authors
27-3091.00 Interpreters and Translators

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-1123.00 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in English (Creative Writing) program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a university bachelor`s degree program. It also provides them with access to a community of writers and creative writing activities, instruction and guidance from established authors, and ongoing support in improving their writing skills and marketing their work. The program offers classes, workshops, and other activities such as readings and contests, which are accessible to writers of all levels regardless of academic or professional standing. The program aims to serve a diverse community who may be underrepresented in traditional creative writing programs.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze the aesthetic values and literary styles of diverse eras and cultures. (CRW150, CRW160, CRW170, CRW270, CRW271, ENG200, ENH190, ENH202, ENH222, ENH241, ENH242, ENH285, ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, SPA+++, [HU], [SB], (CRE)) 2. Examine the technical elements of literature across multiple genres. (CRW150, CRW160, CRW170, CRW270, CRW271, ENG200, ENH190, ENH202, ENH222, ENH241, ENH242, ENH285, (CRE)) 3. Interpret the effects of technical craft elements in published literary works. (CRW150, CRW160, CRW170, CRW270, CRW271, ENG200, ENG215, ENH190, ENH202, ENH222, ENH241, ENH242, ENH285, (CRE)) 4. Explore the dynamic relationships among people, culture, and the physical world. (CRW150, CRW160, CRW170, CRW270, CRW271, ENG200, ENG215, ENH190, ENH202, ENH222, ENH241, ENH242, ENH285, ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, SPA+++, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Demonstrate social responsibility and ethical behavior toward the creation of original works in a culturally diverse world. (CRW150, CRW160, CRW170, CRW270, CRW271, ENG200, ENG215, ENH190, ENH202, ENH222, ENH241, ENH242, ENH285, (COM), [CS], [FYC], [HU]) 6. Engage the creative process through problem-solving, experimentation, and inspiration to produce original works across multiple genres. (CRW150, CRW160, CRW170, CRW270, CRW271, ENG200, ENG215, ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, SPA+++, (COM), [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Apply the peer review workshop process to explore, develop, and revise original writing. (CRW150, CRW160, CRW170, CRW270, CRW271, (COM), [FYC]) 8. Prepare original works for publication following established conventions. (CRW150, CRW160, CRW170, CRW270, CRW271, [CS], [FYC])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
CRW150 Introduction to Creative Writing 3 CRW160 Introduction to Writing Poetry 3 CRW170 Introduction to Writing Fiction 3 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3			Credits: 10-12

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), English (Creative Writing), Bachelor of Arts Credits: 3-23 English Elective Credits: 3 Complete three (3) credits that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the ENG prefix. This course may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 2: Northern Arizona University, English (Creative Writing Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts Credits: 6-26 Select one (1) of the following literature courses for a total of three (3) credits: + ENG200 Reading and Writing About Literature 3 + ENG215 Strategies of Academic Writing 3 + ENH190 Introduction to US Ethnic Literature 3 ENH202 World Literature After the Renaissance 3 + ENH222 Survey of English Literature After 1800 3 + ENH241 American Literature Before 1860 3 ENH242 American Literature After 1860 3 ENH285 Contemporary Women Writers 3 + CRW270 Intermediate Fiction Writing (3) OR + CRW271 Topics in Writing: Fiction (3) OR Any course that transfers to NAU as a 200-level ENG direct equivalency or departmental elective (3) 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)			Credits: 3-26

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 26-44
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3 May be met by ENG200 or ENG215 in the Restricted Electives area

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 0-6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6 May be met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH222, ENH241, ENH242, and ENH285 in the Restricted Electives area or ENG200 in the Restricted Electives area if not used to meet [L].

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 COM100, COM110, or COM230 recommended.

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] awareness area designation. 0-3

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. 0-3

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: