CRWR, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing

Sample Plan for New Students

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have
successfully completed an equivalent to the following: 

Seattle University Course Number and Title Washington State Community College Common Course Number
Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency

Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses
not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/ 

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20
    o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
    o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated 
       proficiency
  • Credits in major: 60
  • GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
  • GPA major minimum: 2.0

Resources for Success 

  • Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
  • Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for further information.

 

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1  UCOR Module II* (5) ENGL 2010, 2020, 2030, or 2050
(5)
HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 (5)
Course 2  UCOR Module II* (5) ENGL 2010, 2020, 2030, or 2050
(5)
ENGL 2010, 2020, 2030, or 2050
(5)
Course 3 ENGL 2000 Literary Studies (5)
*
UCOR Module II* (5) ENGL 3000-4000 Level CW Genre Elective (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office
  • Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 ENGL 3000-4000 Level CW
Genre Elective (5)
ENGL 3000-4000 Level Elective
(5)
ENGL 3000-4000 Level CW Genre Elective (5)
Course 2 ENGL 3000-4000Level Elective
(5)
ENGL 3000-4000 Level Elective
(5)
ENGL 4900 Senior Synthesis
Capstone (5)
Course 3 UCOR Module III* (5) ENGL 3000-4000 Level CW
Genre Elective (5)
General Elective (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  •  Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning

 

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III.
See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See
my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for
course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have
different Core requirements. 

Satisfied in Major: Module I

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II: 

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III: 

  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context 
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
  • UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

Curriculum Notes

  • * ENGL 2000: Course is currently suspended for the 2022-2023
    school year. Speak with your advisor to plan for an approved
    substitute and await further information on the course offering.
  • 15 credits of English Electives at 3000-4000 level, including: 5
    credits of Pre-1800 Literature, 5 credits of 1800-Present Literature.  
  • One of the above courses, or additional Pre-1800 or 1800-Present
    Literature must be Context & Theory (CT).  
  • Courses which satisfy the CT requirement vary each quarter and
    will be identified in the schedule of courses.  
  • Any one of the above courses, or an additional Pre-1800 or 1800-
    Present Literature elective must be Intercultural/Intersectional
    Literature (INT)
  • One course may satisfy multiple requirements within the 15
    credit elective requirement.