60 Credits
The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Creative Writing is designed for the student who has selected Creative Writing as a career option and intends to transfer to a fine arts baccalaureate program (BA or BFA) in Creative Writing at a four-year institution.
The AFA degree combines creative writing coursework in several genres with the study of literature. Students who complete this course of study and meet the admission requirements to their selected institution may be eligible to apply for admission with junior standing.
Admission to the Program
- A student may indicate interest in admission to the AFA in Creative Writing major by declaring a “Pre-AFA in Creative Writing” major.
- To be admitted into the program, students must:
- Complete ENGC 1101 with a grade of C or higher - Transferring into their Normandale transcript CLEP exams, or other proof of having met the Goal 1 English requirement.
- Submit an application to the Director of the AFA in Creative Writing program, either hard copy or online at submittable.com, with the following materials included:
- Current contact information
- A 10-page writing sample (either one document or a combination of documents) that shows evidence of college level writing skills in organization, revision, editing, and proofreading.
Required Courses
Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/MnTC or other degree requirement sections below.
Complete 12 credits from the following six courses:
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete additional ENGL course numbered over 2100 (3 Credits)
General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 Credits
*See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options
Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
(Met by completion of all 40 credits of the MnTC)
Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments; at least one must include a lab)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments)
Course #1 – met by taking required ENGW course
Course #2 – met by taking required ENGL course
Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course
Course – met by taking required ENGL course
Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course
Course _______________
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course
Course - met by taking ENGL 2151
Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course
Course __________________
Elective credits – additional course(s) numbered 1000 and above, if needed to complete the 60 credit requirement
Coursework in this degree program satisfies the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).