Liberal Arts/Academic Transfer - Creative Writing (LTCAA)

Award: Associate in Arts Degree
Program Location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, Fremont Center, Sarpy Center, South Omaha Campus, Online

A student completing an Associates of Arts in Creative Writing will recognize, define, and execute core elements of craft across multiple genres, be familiar with the literary canon as well as schools/trends in contemporary literature, participate in and foster writing communities based on the mutual exchange of support and actionable feedback, and confidently present their own work orally and for publication.

Recommended Program Map

Click here to see the recommended Program Map for this degree. Courses are listed by quarter to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a quarter, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your map, please call 531-622-2400.

Graduation Requirements
General Education: 36.0
Major Requirements: 60.0
Total credit hours required: 96

The following General Education courses are recommended for Creative Writing (LTCAA): Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness: Choose 1 of the following for the Humanities option: ARTS 1110 , ARTS 1120 , HUMS 1000 , or HUMS 2310

Major Requirements for Associate in Fine Arts - Creative Writing

Foreign Language

Complete 15 credit hours in one or more languages from the Humanities Transfer Course List offerings.

Creative Writing

ENGL 1310 - Creative Writing 4.5 Credits
ENGL 1311 - Poetry Writing Studio 4.5 Credits
ENGL 1312 - Fiction Writing Studio 4.5 Credits
ENGL 1313 - Creative Nonfiction Writing Studio 4.5 Credits
And select one of the following:
ENGL 1320 - Introduction to Publication 4.5 Credits
OR
ENGL 2215 - Creative Writing Capstone 4.5 Credits

Literature

Select Three Courses from the Following:

ENGL 2450 - Introduction to Literature 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2460 - Introduction to Short Stories 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2470 - Introduction to Women’s Literature 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2490 - Introduction to Latin American Literature 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2510 - American Literature I 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2520 - American Literature II 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2530 - Multicultural U.S. Literature 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2610 - British Literature I 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2620 - British Literature II 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2900 - Special Topics in Literature Variable Credits

Electives

Select 9.0 credit hours from the following:

ARTS 1000 - Introduction to the Visual Arts 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2450 - Introduction to Literature 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2460 - Introduction to Short Stories 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2470 - Introduction to Women’s Literature 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2490 - Introduction to Latin American Literature 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2510 - American Literature I 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2520 - American Literature II 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2530 - Multicultural U.S. Literature 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2610 - British Literature I 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2620 - British Literature II 4.5 Credits
ENGL 2900 - Special Topics in Literature Variable Credits
ENGL 2902 - Special Topics in Creative Writing Studio 4.5 Credits
THEA 1000 - Introduction to Theatre 4.5 Credits
THEA 2020 - Fundamentals of Acting I 4.5 Credits
THEA 2030 - Playwriting I 4.5 Credits
THEA 2031 - Playwriting II 4.5 Credits
VACA 1110 - Introduction to Scriptwriting 4.5 Credits
VACA 2120 - Screenwriting Principles 4.5 Credits
Or select any course from the Cultural Studies courses on the Transfer Course Options list.

Associate in Arts General Education Requirements (36.0 credit hrs.)

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Arts degree (AA). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

*To optimize credit transfer, please select general education course options for Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness and Scientific Inquiry from the Transfer Course list and consult with your MCC advisor and an advisor at the institution you are planning to transfer to for more specific requirements.