Associate of Arts in Creative Writing

English - Creative Writing Pathway Associate in Arts

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Budding novelists, poets or playwrights will find their voice with an associate degree focused on creative writing. Here you'll master the complexities of the English language and learn to use words in ways that can change the world. Outside the arts, this track has business applications as well, including advertising, branding and marketing.

Getting Started: Spring Term 2022

Sept. 30:Financial Aid

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Jan. 3:  Application

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Jan. 10:  Classes Begin

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Why Seminole State?

• Affordable tuition: Earn a state university education at about half the cost.
• Small class sizes: With classes of 30 or less, you don't have to learn in an auditorium.
• Online degree option: The courses for our A.A. degree are offered in person and online, so you can study when and where you want.
• Seamless transition: With your A.A. degree, you can stay at Seminole State to continue your progress toward a bachelor's degree in a high-demand field.
• Guaranteed transfer: Earn your A.A. here, and take advantage of guaranteed admission to UCF or one of Florida's other state universities for your bachelor's.
• More than 100 University Transfer Pathways: Take prerequisite courses for majors in various fields from accounting to theater.

English Creative Writing Pathway

Type: Associate in Arts

Major Code: ENGCR-AA

CIP: 1192401010

Program Description

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for transfer to an upper-division public college or university in the state of Florida. Students will complete the A.A. General degree, including common program prerequisites for their program of choice.

The following sample courses are listed for illustrative purposes only, are based on the state of Florida common prerequisites manual and university transfer counseling manuals and are subject to change without warning. Many universities have unique additional requirements for entry to the major. Students must work with Student Affairs advisors, counselors or specialists to make sure required courses are taken and entry requirements are met for the college/university program of their choice.

Students may also refer to the online A.A. Transfer Evaluation through the FloridaShines website (previously FLVC.org) for more information on their transfer program of choice.

Available Course Course Not Offered Spring 2022

Sample Courses 60 Credits

Completion of the A.A. General degree to include the following pathway courses for the major:

This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Communications requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.

In this course, students develop the ability to read literary texts critically, to think logically and creatively and to write and research effectively. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.

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Any ENC equivalent to BOTH English Composition I and II

6 Credits

Any ENC1### course

This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Communications requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.

In this course, students develop the ability to read literary texts critically, to think logically and creatively and to write and research effectively. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.

This course is a study of and practice in various forms of technical writing such as complete formal reports, letters of application, resumes, articles or technical essays and oral presentations. Emphasis is on the grasp of scientific and technical ideas and effective verbal presentation of these ideas. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.

Any ENC2### course

In this course, students will prepare essays for the programs of shows Seminole State College produces that discuss the historical nature of the show or explain the artistic choices made in the production; work on the development of outreach sources/teachable units for local schools to use in support of attending a show and eventually support the use of such resources; read new drama and analyze the how "produce-able" a show would be for Seminole State College's resources and write an analysis report of their findings.

This course is scheduled for individual students who wish to explore topics not covered in the curriculum. The student must present a design of the study (learning contract) to the faculty member who is to direct the work. Approval from the dean is required prior to registration. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030 and may be used to partially satisfy the General Education Communications requirement.

Students must complete all Required Courses with a grade of "C" or higher.

Six semester hours of English coursework in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level English skills through multiple assignments.

Denotes that a class is a State of Florida General Education Core Course. Please refer to this catalog's Graduation Requirements section for specific requirements on the General Education Core Courses.

Per Florida Statute 1007.25, "Beginning with students initially entering a Florida College System institution or state university in 2014-2015 and thereafter, coursework for an associate in arts degree shall include demonstration of competency in a foreign language." Please refer to this catalog's Graduation Requirements section for specific requirements on Foreign Language Proficiency.

Your tuition shouldn't go against your intuition.

Your pursuit of higher education is admirable. So why struggle with high tuition in the process? Here we make life's next steps affordable. Whether you're seeking a university transfer (A.A.) degree, a four-year bachelor's, an Associate in Science degree or even earning a technical certificate, you'll find reasonable tuition and great value. And to us, that's scholarly.

In fact, a full-time college education at Seminole State is more than $10,000 less each year than most state universities.

Go For Less.

Tuition and Fee Comparison*

	Seminole State	UF	FSU	UCF
Tuition and Fees	$3,131	$6,380	$6,538	$6,379
Room and Board	-0-	$10,400	$11,472	$10,300
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$810	$1,000	$1,200
Total	$4,131	$17,590	$19,010	$17,879

For more information on Seminole State's tuition and fees, please see the 2021-22 fee schedule.

* Tuition costs are based on Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms, with 15 credit hours per term for in-state students. Dorm fees, meal plans and book expenses are estimates based on information provided on each university's website. Lab fees and other fees that may be assessed at the time of registration may be viewed in the College fee schedule. As Seminole State is a commuter college with no residence halls on its campuses, costs for room and board are not calculated.

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Associate of Arts in Creative Writing

Source: https://www.seminolestate.edu/catalog/programs/engcr-aa

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