May 30, 2026  
SFCC Catalog 2026-2027 
    
SFCC Catalog 2026-2027

English-Creative Writing, A.A.


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CIP: 23.1302
School of Liberal Arts, 505-428-1772

The Creative Writing Degree provides students with the opportunity to develop a broad undergraduate background in creative writing. This curriculum concentrates on the development of creative writing, editing skills, and publishing practices to prepare students to apply to a bachelor’s degree program in creative writing, submit a manuscript for publication, or work in the publishing field. This degree is recommended for students who intend to pursue further studies in creative writing at the Institute of American Indian Arts.

Transfer of Credit  

Students can follow the Program Maps listed below to complete this program:

Students can earn the following certificate included in this degree:

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in at least one form of creative writing (poetry, fiction, memoir).
  • Employ the conventions of different forms of creative writing.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in editing skills and publishing practices.

General Education Requirements: (33 Credits)


Mathematics (3 Credits)


Laboratory Science (4 Credits)


Social/Behavioral Sciences (3-6 Credits)


Humanities (7-10 Credits)


Must include 1 World Language Credits: 4 (SIGN 1110  , PORT 1110  , PORT 1120  , SPAN 1110  , SPAN 1120  , SPAN 2110  , SPAN 2120 )

Creative and Fine Arts (3-6 Credits)


The combined total of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Creative and Fine Arts areas should equal 16 credits.

Health and Wellness (1 Credit)


Total 60 Credits Min.


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