English/Creative Writing B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | ENG 380/381 (3) |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | ENG 175 (3) |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | 3 |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | 3 |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 175 – Introduction to Literaature | 3 |
| ENG 185 – Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 380 or 381 – Creative Writing Fiction or Poetry | 3 |
| ENG 488 or 489 – Seminar Poetry or Fiction Capstone | 3 |
| English Literature Pre 1800 (3) | 9 |
| English Literature Post 1800 (3) | 9 |
| Creative Writing Electives (2) | 6 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- Currently, ENGC majors fulfill the Intensive Writing I Proficiency and the Fine Arts Core.
- Students should take their workshop course no later than spring of their sophomore year.
- No more than 2 courses at the 200-level may be taken for major credit.
- Additional proficiencies may be satisfied in the major through careful selection of major electives. Consult your advisor.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| ENG 175 | Intro to Literature (Intensive Writing I) | 3 |
| ENG 185 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| English Literature (Pre 1800) | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| ENG 380 or 381 | Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction or Poetry (Fine Arts) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| English Literature (Post 1800) | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 32 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Literature (Pre 1800) | 3 | |
| Creative Writing Elective | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Literature (Post 1800) | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing Elective | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Literature (Pre 1800) | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 488 or 489 | Seminar Poetry or Fiction Capstone | 3 | |
| English Literature (Post 1800) | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 121 | ||
