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B.F.A. in Creative Writing

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Complete Hon 101, Writ 100 or Writ 101 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing II 3 Complete one of the following courses with a passing grade: Liba 102, Writ 102 or Hon 102.
2 associated science labs 2 Successfully complete at least two science laboratory courses.
3 hrs fine & perform arts 3 Complete 3 hours in the area of fine or performing arts. Choose from music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot beused to satisfy this requirement. Acceptable freshman or sophommore-level courses are: Music 101, Music 102, Music 103, Music 104, Music 105; Liba 130; Dance 200; and Theatre 201, 202.
3 hrs humanities 3 Successfully complete 3 hours in one of the following areas: African American Studies; classical civilization; environmental studies 101; gender studies (G St 201, 202, 301, 304, 333, 350, 353, 391, 402); philosophy; religion; or Southern Studies (S St 101, 102). In addition, gender studies courses that are cross-listed with African American studies, classical civilization, English, modern languages, philosophy, or religion courses will satisfy this requirement.
3 hrs math 100+ 3 Successfully complete 3 hours of Math at the 100 level or above except for Math 245 and Math 246.
3 hrs history 3 Complete 3 hours in History (HIS) coursework with a passing grade.
6 hrs literature survey 6 Complete 6 hours of literature survey with a passing grade. Choose from the following courses: Eng 220, Eng 221, Eng 222, Eng 223, Eng 224, Eng 225, or Eng 226.
3 hrs social science 3 Successfully complete 3 semester hours in anthropology, economics, political science, psychology or sociology.
6-8 hrs science 6 Complete 6-8 hours of natural science courses with labs from the following areas: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, or astronomy.

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
Eng 299 3 Successfully Complete Eng 299.
3 hrs Medieval & Erly Mod Lit 3 Successfully Complete 3 hrs from Medieval and Early Modern Literatures list which include: Eng 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 324, 326, 327, 328, 417, 418, 419, 420 421, 422, 423, 424, 426, 427, 428, 506, 507, and Eng 513
3 hrs 18th/19th Cent Lit 3 Successfully complete 3 hrs from the 18th/19th Century Literature list which include: Eng 330, 332, 333, 334, 335, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 343, 344, 361, 431, 434, 435, 438, 439, 442, 443, and Eng 445.
3 hrs Diverse Perspetives 3 Successfully complete 3 hrs from the Diverse Perspectives List which include: Eng 357, 359, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 370, 371, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 396, 462, 465, 468, 469, 472, 473, 474, 476, 479, 481, 483, 486, 488, 489, 490, 491, and Eng 493.
6 hrs of 300+ lit electives 6 Successfully complete 6 hrs of literature electives (300-, 400-, and 500- level Eng literature courses).
Eng 199 or 300 3 Successfully complete Eng 199 or Eng 300.
Eng 298 3 Successfully complte Eng 298.
Eng 301 3 Successfully complete Eng 301.
Eng 302 3 Successfully complete Eng 302.
Eng 308 3 Successfully complete Eng 308.
Eng 400 3 Successfully complete Eng 400.
Eng 401 3 Successfully complete Eng 401.
6 hrs Creative Writing Electives 6 Successfully complete 6 hrs of Creative Writing Electives chosen from Eng 303, 304, 402, 403, 404, 405, 515, 516, and Eng 517.
8 hrs Creative Writing Thesis 8 Successfully completion of a B.F.A. creative writing thesis includes completion and submission of a creative writing thesis; an oral defense of the thesis; and participation in a public reading or showcase of theses. * Eng 499: Thesis (final two semesters) * Eng 498: Thesis Workshop (new course; 1 credit hour; co-requisite with Eng 499 for B.F.A. students)
9 hrs Adv Interdisc Courses 300+ 9 Successfully complete advanced interdisciplinary histories, practices, and theories of Art (9 hours at the 300+ level) See the department website's program page to determine courses that satisfy this requirement. In addition to the courses listed on website, students may count other courses toward this requirement with the approval of the director of the B.F.A. in creative writing.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.