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SFCC Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English-Creative Writing, A.A.


CIP: 23.1302
School of Liberal Arts, 505-428-1370

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.

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: (32 Credits)


Mathematics (3-7 Credits)


Laboratory Science (4-8 Credits)


The combined total of Mathematics and Laboratory Science areas should equal a minimum of 10 credits.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3-6 Credits)


Humanities (3-6 Credits)


Creative and Fine Arts (3-6 Credits)


The combined total of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, and Creative and Fine Arts areas should equal 12 credit hours.

Health and Wellness (1 Credit)


Related Requirements (9 Credits)


NOTE: Must include at least one second-level creative writing course (ENGL 2345, ENGL 2365, or FDMA 2560)

Total 62 Credits Min.