Creative Writing Concentration, Humanities & Social Sciences AA
Build flexible skills for life
Jefferson's Creative Writing Concentration, Humanities and Social Sciences A.A. provides rigorous preparation for future study and careers in teaching creative writing, media, publishing, editing, writing, and other communications- and creative arts-related fields.
Employers want to hire people who communicate ideas, solve problems, and lead teams. A foundation in the liberal arts delivers all this plus an understanding of all the qualities that make us human.
When you complete the Humanities and Social Sciences A.A. degree you will be able to:
- Learn to produce original works and communicate
- Use literary theory to critically analyze and interpret works of diverse genres, both traditional and contemporary
- Practice writing literary themes using closed-text analysis, plausible explanation, and scholarly criticism when necessary
- Write original works in diverse genres, including new media
- Practice original writing in workshops that result in the creation of portfolios
- Prepare for seamless transfer to four-year institutions
- Prepare for transfer opportunities to finish your bachelor's degree
Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information
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Transfer to the bachelor’s program of your choice
Complete a Jefferson Creative Writing Concentration, Humanities and Social Sciences
A.A. degree and choose from a wide range of transfer options, including SUNY universities
and private colleges. Popular transfer institutions include SUNY Oswego and SUNY Potsdam.
Focus Further
Explore this program’s concentrations in psychology.
Suggested 4-Semester Pathway
The four-semester pathway is intended for the typical college-ready student. Always look at placement scores, AP, and previous college credits to ensure proper placement in the first and subsequent semesters.
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| HIS 111, 112, 150, or 151 | 3 |
| World Language Elective | 3 |
| PE Elective | 1 |
| Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 220: Creative Writing or CW Elective | 3 |
| HIS 111, 112, 150, or 151 | 3 |
| Lab Science Elective | 4 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 201, 202, 203, or 204 | 3 |
| ENG 220: Creative Writing or CW Elective | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| MTH or SCI Elective | 3 |
| PE Elective | 1 |
| Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English Literature Elective | 3 |
| Creative Writing Elective | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Lookup Course Description
Degree requirements for Creative Writing Concentration, Humanities and Social Sciences A.A.
| College Foundations | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| English Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| Literature Requirements (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201, 202, 203, or 204 | 3 |
| Literature Elective | 3 |
| Creative Writing Requirements (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 220: Creative Writing | 3 |
| 6 hours ENG electives (may choose any course that emphasizes writing: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or journalism) | 6 |
| Humanities Requirements (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 6 hours of Humanities Electives from 2 of the following areas: ART, JOU, LANG, MUS, PHI, STA | 6 |
| World Language | 3 |
| Social Science Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Restricted HIS Elective - HIS 111 or 112 | 6 |
| Restricted HIS Elective - HIS 150 or 151 | 3 |
| 9 credit hours of Social Science Electives from 2 of the following areas: ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC | 9 |
| Math & Science Requirements (10 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MTH 144 or Higher | 3 |
| SUNY Gen Ed Lab Science | 4 |
| Math or Science Elective | 3 |
| Free Electives (3 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Physical Education Requirements (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PED | 1 |
| PED | 1 |
Total Credit Hours 61
| Advising Notes: | |
|---|---|
| Not all concentration courses (writing and literature) listed are offered every semester. If a student is interested in a 100 or 200-level CW or LIT course, they should take it when offered if they have completed any prerequisites. | |
| Students who test into ENG 099 or ENG 100 should take two ENG courses in their first semester. | |
| Strongly suggest students complete a “traditional” World Language elective for the purposes of linguistic structures/grammatical training. Students who want to take ASL should take it as a “free” or Humanities elective. | |
| Strongly recommend completing ONE course each from HIS 111/112 and HIS 150/151 to have broader historical background for literary canon. | |
| Strong recommendation for GEO 110, GEO 131, or BIO 106 Lab Sci elective for students who do not have a strong mathematics background. Students who take GEO 110 cannot take GEO 102 as a Science elective. | |
| It is strongly encouraged for students to take part in writing activities, clubs, workshops, etc. on campus for transferability of skills and professional development. |
| College Foundations | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
INT 111: College Foundations |
1 |
| Creative Writing and English Requirements (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 220: Creative Writing | 3 |
| Creative Writing Electives | 6 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201: Survey of British Literature 1 or ENG 202: Survey of British Literature 2 or ENG 203: American Literature 1 or ENG 204: American Literature 2 |
3 |
| Literature Elective | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (34 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HIS 111: History of Western Civilization 1 or HIS 112: History of Western Civilization 2 |
3 |
| HIS 150: American History to 1877 or HIS 151: American History 1877 to Present |
3 |
| World Language Elective | 3 |
| Humanities Electives1 | 6 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| Mathematics Elective2 | 3 |
| Mathematics or Science Elective | 3 |
| Social Science Electives3 | 9 |
| Free Elective Requirement | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 3 |
| Physical Education Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 2 |
Total Credit Hours 61
| Advising Notes: | |
|---|---|
| 1Choose two courses from at least two of these areas: Art, American Sign Language, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Speech/Theater Arts. | |
| 2Students must complete a minimum of 3 credit hours of Mathematics on a level of MTH 144 Elementary Statistics or above. | |
| 3These must be selected from at least 2 of the following areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology. | |
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Program Contact
Michael Avery
Professor of EnglishDepartment of Arts and Humanities
315-786-2444
mavery@sunyjefferson.edu