Concentration in Creative Writing and Literature This is an example of what 8 semesters might look like for an incoming English major concentrating in Creative Writing and Literature. If you declare your major later, or are a Transfer Student, your grid will look considerably different. Assume 3 credit courses unless otherwise specified. Up to 6 credits of Core Distribution credits may be taken during Study Abroad.
FIRST YEAR Fall WSC 001 History/ Religion (HP) Distribution NS/MA/CS Distribution (4 credits) Foreign Language Interdiscip. Studies (IS) Distribution
Spring WSC 002 CRWR 133 NS/MA/CS Distribution (4 credits) Foreign Language Behavioral Soc.Sci. (BH) Distribution
16
Notes WSC 1 and 2, often covered by AP Dist credits may be covered by AP Foreign language placement by exam
16
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SECOND YEAR Fall ENGL 81 or 83 CRWR 134, 135 or 137 (intermediate wksp)
Spring ENGL 60, 61, 60, 71, 81, 82 or 83 CRWR 18x or 19x (advanced workshop)
Creative Participation (CP) Distribution NS/MA/CS Distribution (4 credits)
Non-Liberal Arts elective Cross Cultural (CC) Distribution
Foreign Language or Minor
Foreign Language or Minor
16
Notes CWRW 133 and 137 are CP dist. Some ENGL classes carry CC dist.
Non-LA class: sport, health, fitness?
15
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THIRD YEAR This two-semester curriculum is designed to accommodate either one or two terms abroad. Fall at Hofstra or Abroad ENGL 1xx (major author requirement) ENGL elective Liberal Arts elective (4 credits) Non-Liberal Arts elective Minor
Spring at Hofstra or Abroad ENGL elective ENGL elective Art and Appreciation (AA) Distribution Liberal Arts elective Minor
16
Notes abroad credits must be pre-approved and mapped onto Hofstra reqrmnts. Non-LA class: sport, health, fitness?
15
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FOURTH YEAR Fall Internship
Spring ENGL 199 (departmental honors project) CRWR 18x or 19x (advanced workshop) ENGL elective Liberal Arts elective Minor
15
Notes
Grid shows a 15-credit internship
15 Four year total
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