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Creative Writing - Arts and Sciences Transfer (A.A.)


Official Title of Major: Arts and Sciences Transfer - Creative Writing, A.A. 

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A. 

Code: AA.ARTS-SCI.CREAT-W

Total Credit Hours: 60 

About the Creative Writing Program

Purpose: Designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop as readers and writers. Prepares students for advanced study in creative writing. Students completing this degree will have developed a portfolio of original work (fiction, poetry or creative non-fiction) for submission to baccalaureate level (BA and/or BFA) writing programs as well as reputable journals. The comprehensive core of general education courses and specialized courses in creative writing will also prepare students for transfer to programs in related disciplines.

Honors Program Courses


If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions  of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Graduation Requirements


See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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Arts and Sciences Transfer Program Core Course Requirements


The Program Requirements for this degree are simultaneously satisfied by three of General Education Requirements listed below: (1) the Communications Arts and Humanities general education requirement, (2) the Sophomore Literature Arts and Humanities general education requirement, and (3) one of  the History Social and Behavioral Sciences general education requirement courses (HIS 111  or HIS 112  or HIS 211  or HIS 212 ).

General Education Requirements: 34 credits


An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits


Arts and Humanities: 6 credits


Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 credits


At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 credits


Students must choose one Mathematics course from the following:

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits


Additional General Education Requirements: 6 credits


Area of Concentration: 26 credits


Electives: 6 credits


Students should check the requirements of their transfer school before selecting elective courses. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.

Diversity Requirement


All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the diversity requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

The following Sophomore Literature courses satisfy the diversity requirement:
ENG 225 - African American Literature  
ENG 226 - Ethnic American Literature  

ENG 228 - Literature in English by Women  

See Diversity Courses  for a complete list of approved courses.

Technology Requirement


All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Wellness Requirement


Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes


1. Writing Creatively
Students will write imaginative literature, including poetry, fiction, stage and screen, creative nonfiction, and portfolio.

2. Employing Literary Craft
Students will employ a range of literary techniques appropriate to the genre: point of view, narrative pace, dialogue, figures of speech, metrical line, sound devices, etc.

3. Working Through the Writing Process
Students will draft, edit, revise and implement critiques from classmates and faculty into the revision process.

4. Peer Review
Students will critique peer work in a constructive and professional manner and employ a range of literary terms and techniques in discussion of their own writing and the writing of their peers.

5. Understanding the Writer’s Profession
Students will establish disciplined writing habits, and attend or participate in literary events within the college and/or the larger community.

6. Complete Portfolios
Students will complete comprehensive portfolios that could include poetry, fiction, stage and screen or creative nonfiction.

7. Journal Production
Students will read, review, discuss, debate and select poetry, fiction, plays, nonfiction and artwork for the college journal of creative writing.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

 

Transferring Credits to Maryland Public Four-Year Schools


Maryland public four-year colleges and universities accept a minimum of 60 and as many as 70 credits earned toward an associate degree from a Maryland public community college. Students planning to transfer should consult with an AACC academic and transfer advisor; and are advised to obtain permission from the four-year college or university when planning to transfer credits beyond the minimum degree requirements at AACC. More than 70 credits earned at AACC may be transferred if outlined within an established transfer agreement. Current transfer agreements can be found on the AACC Transfer Partners webpage.

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