BA: English, Creative Writing 2023-2024

English is the language of global communication, and it's much more than that. By studying English at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you'll explore literature and writing through innovative, interdisciplinary courses that shape your mind and abilities to help you find your way in the world. You'll graduate as an insightful reader, an adept researcher, and an agile writer, ready to continue your studies at a graduate or professional school or to launch your career.

Visit the program website: https://english.csuci.edu/
Review the English, Creative Writing Option Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL330Interdisciplinary Writing3Major & GE & GWARUDGE C
    ENGL349Literature of American Cultures3Major, GE & GraduationUDGE C & MPTriple counts with Major, UDGE-C and Multicultural Perspectives
    ENGL362 or
    461 or
    462 or
    463 or
    464 or
    466    		ENGL 362 - Writing in Action, or
    ENGL 461 - Fiction Writing, or
    ENGL 462 - Poetry Writing,or
    ENGL 463 - Writing for the Stage, or
    ENGL 464 - Creative Non-Fiction, or
    ENGL 466 - Screen Writing    		3MajorCreative Writing Option Course - each course is repeatable up to 6 units.
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3GraduationAIR: US HistoryChoose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective.
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GraduationAIR: CA Local & State GovtIf US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective.

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    Semester One Considerations:

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Junior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL325 or
    326 or
    327    		ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors, or
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors    		3Major
    ENGL360Literary Theory3Major
    ENGL362 or
    461 or
    462 or
    463 or
    464 or
    466    		ENGL 362 - Writing in Action, or
    ENGL 461 - Fiction Writing, or
    ENGL 462 - Poetry Writing,or
    ENGL 463 - Writing for the Stage, or
    ENGL 464 - Creative Non-Fiction, or
    ENGL 466 - Screen Writing    		3MajorCreative Writing Option Course - each course is repeatable up to 6 units.
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE B
    LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationLanguageUnits may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective.

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    Semester Two Considerations:

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement

  • Fall Senior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL315Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics3Major
    ENGL410Shakespeare's Plays3Major
    ENGL362 or
    461 or
    462 or
    463 or
    464 or
    466    		ENGL 362 - Writing in Action, or
    ENGL 461 - Fiction Writing, or
    ENGL 462 - Poetry Writing,or
    ENGL 463 - Writing for the Stage, or
    ENGL 464 - Creative Non-Fiction, or
    ENGL 466 - Screen Writing    		3MajorCreative Writing Option Course - each course is repeatable up to 6 units.
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3GEUDGE D
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Three Considerations:

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check

    Spring Senior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL325 or 326 or 327ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors, or
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors    		3Major
    ENGL499Capstone Project/Senior Seminar3Major
    ENGL465Creative Writing Project3MajorCreative Writing Option Course
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Four Considerations:

    • N/A
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