Creative Writing: Associate of Arts Degree
Description
Creative Writing is an excellent foundation for a variety of studies in the Arts. Students who wish to major in Creative Writing are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Creative Writing.
Program Admission Requirements
General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.
Program Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum of C in each course, including the following:
1. Both of: |
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| CRWR 1100 | Introduction to Creative Writing I | 3 credits | |
| CRWR 1110 | Introduction to Creative Writing II | 3 credits | |
2. Both of: |
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| CRWR 2300 | Drama, Fiction and Poetry I | 3 credits | |
| CRWR 2310 | Drama, Fiction and Poetry II | 3 credits | |
3. At least one English literature course at the 2000 level. |
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Other Information
Students can use their Associate of Arts degree in Creative Writing to apply to Kwantlen's Bachelor of Arts program as long as other third year entry requirements are met.
Students who receive an Associate of Arts degree in Creative Writing from Kwantlen will have appropriate course coverage to enter the Creative Writing major program at UBC; however, this does not guarantee a position in the major program because admission in the Department of Creative Writing at UBC is also based on students' portfolios.
The Creative Writing major program at UVic requires an additional two courses in Creative Writing at the 2000 level or higher. Currently, students can fulfill these requirements by completing two of the following four courses at Kwantlen: CRWR 3100, 3110, 3120, or 3130. However, completion of these additional courses does not guarantee a position in the major program because admission in the Department of Creative Writing at the University of Victoria is also based on students' portfolios.
The Creative Writing major program at Vancouver Island University (VIU) requires an additional three courses in Creative Writing at the 1000 or 2000 level or higher.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing.
