CRWR, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
Sample Plan for New Students
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
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | ENGL 2000 Literary Studies (5) * |
| Course 3 | Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250 (5) | Language 1350 (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module II (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | ENGL 2010, 2020, 2030, or 2050 (5) |
| Course 3 | ENGL 2010, 2020, 2030, or 2050 (5) | ENGL 2010, 2020, 2030, or 2050 (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module III (5) | UCOR Module III (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
| Course 2 | ENGL 3000-4000 Level Elective | ENGL 3000-4000 Level Elective | ENGL 3000-4000 Level CW Genre Elective |
| Course 3 | ENGL 3000-4000 Level CW Genre Elective | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ENGL 3000-4000 Level Elective | ENGL 3000-4000 Level CW Genre Elective | ENGL 4900 Senior Synthesis Capstone (5) |
| Course 2 | ENGL 3000-4000 Level CW Genre Elective |
General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- 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
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:
- 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 Pre1800 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).
o 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.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Lemieux Library.
- Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.
Expand your horizons:
- Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
- Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.