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Sep 17, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Creative Writing, AFA
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Total Credits: 60
Major Code: 5085
Program Description
The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) in Creative Writing degree program is intended to constitute the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program. In addition to lower division introductory coursework in Creative Writing, the 40-credit Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is completed within the degree to facilitate transfer. For assistance in program planning, or to explore additional transfer options, students should schedule a time to meet with an academic advisor. This degree may transfer in part or in its entirety to baccalaureate institutions. Students should meet with a representative of the transfer institution when planning their program.
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Program Requirements: 19 credits
Choose one of the following:
General Education/MnTC Requirements: 40 credits
Complete at least 40 credits in courses from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including all courses listed. You must complete all ten goal areas and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA for the entire MnTC. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.
A. Written (one course required)
B. Oral (one course required)
Goal 02: Critical Thinking
Three courses required.
Goal 03: Natural Sciences
Two courses required; one from each of two departments; one must include a lab.
Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
One course required.
Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
Two courses required: one from each of two categories.
Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts
Goal 08: Global Perspective
Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility
One course required.
Goal 10: People and the Environment
One course required.
Wellness Requirement: 1 credit
- Any HPER course Credits: 1
Program Goals
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:
- Demonstrate critical knowledge of a wide range of contemporary literature and a variety of diverse cultural viewpoints;
- Demonstrate expertise in critical analysis of professional works of creative writing as writers (reading as writers);
- Demonstrate knowledge of prosody, narrative strategies, forms, genres, and aesthetics by learning to write well in many creative forms. This includes a basic command of grammar;
- Demonstrate intellectual discipline by narrowing one’s creative focus and energies to produce the most effective work while meeting deadlines and managing time effectively; and
- Demonstrate habits of creativity in the form of experimentation, inventiveness, and revision.
Developmental Courses
Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics, or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
Completion Requirements
- A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all MnTC courses.
- Satisfy residency requirements.
- Completion of specific degree requirements.
- To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
- The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
Note
This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.
You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
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