English:Creative Writing

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Degree Program	English: Creative Writing
Subject Area	English
Program URL	http://english.mnsu.edu/cw/index.htm
Location	Off-Campus: 7700 France Ave, Edina
Degree Type	Undergraduate - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Total Number of Semester Credits	128 for the degree (the BA major is 40 credits; the BFA major is 76 credits)
Course Rotation	Fall 2009	275 Introduction to Literary Studies
		327 American Literature
		344 Beginning Poetry Workshop
	Spring 2010	342 Beginning Creative Nonfiction Workshop
		448 Conteporary Literatur
	Fall 2010	341 Form and Technique in Prose
		403 Selected Authors
		343 Beginning Fiction Workshop
	Spring 2011	321 British Literature 1785-Present
		441 Literary Theory and Criticism
Career Outlook	Creative writers can write fiction or fanciful non-fiction; historical biographies or children's stories; poetry, lyrics, plays. Creative writers can even do advertising and copywriting careers can begin from your training in creative writing. Copywriters prepare advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media promote the sale of goods and services
Program Description	The creative writing staff at Minnesota State Mankato is composed entirely of published poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers. We believe students at all levels of instruction should be guided by individuals steeped in their own creative projects and familiar with the common challenges surrounding bringing imaginative works to completion. The creative writing curriculum, undergraduate or graduate, assumes that writing and reading are complementary activities, and so students in our programs read some of the best literary works of the past and present while exploring issues of craft and genre that will allow them to take their own writing to a new level.
Admission Requirements	Basic Requirements Completion of admission application to Minnesota State University, Mankato Completion of General Education Coursework. This requirement can also be met by: AA, BS, or BA degree Completed Associate of Arts degree Completion of General Education Course work.
Other Requirements	Bachelor of Arts General Education Requirements: 44 Minnesota State Mankato credit hours or Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. Outside coursework also required for B.A.: Modern Language courses, 8 credits. Required Minor: Yes, any except for BA English, Literature. See your faculty advisor. Bachelor of Fine Arts General Education Requirements: 44 Minnesota State Mankato credit hours or Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. Outside coursework also required for B.F.A.: Modern Language courses, 8 credits. No minor required.
Program Contact Information	Dr. Richard Robbins English Department Minnesota State University Mankato 230 Armstrong Hall Mankato, MN 56001 Office: AH 201F Phone: 507-389-1354 (V) 800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY)