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About the Major

Study the genres of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction while developing skills for creative written expression.

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Learn how to write well-crafted and compelling works of prose or poetry

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Work with faculty in small workshop settings

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Learn about contemporary prose or poetry

A Creative Writing degree, which is offered by the Department of English, prepares you for a wide range of occupations! Many grads write for business, industry, and marketing; teach; publish their own creative work; or go on for their MFA.

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Hands-on Learning

As part of your major, you will take numerous workshops to hone your creative writing skills. You can also participate in creative internships at places such as World of Words, Pine Reads Review, Literacy Connects, and KORE Press.

For your major, you will concentrate in poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, or just take a mixture. Sample courses include:

  • ENGL 201: Introduction to the Writing of Creative Nonfiction
  • ENGL 215: Elements of Craft in Creative Writing
  • ENGL 304: Intermediate Fiction Writing
  • ENGL 373B: Survey of British and American Literature from 1660 to 1865
  • ENGL 380: Literary Analysis
  • ENGL 409: Advanced Poetry Writing

You will also take at least four writing workshops, in which you draft, analyze, and revise manuscripts in a small-class setting

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  • University of Arizona Poetry Center A nationally renowned special collections library and archive, academic and community resource and sponsor of numerous outreach programs, including its distinguished Visiting Poets and Writers Reading Series, the Poetry Center has become one of the foremost literary arts centers in America.
  • Case Libre en la Solana The mission of Casa Libre en la Solana is to support and enhance the creativity of professional and novice writers by providing uninterrupted time for work through residency programs; and to provide a venue for classes, readings, and other professional development opportunities.
  • Arizona State Poetry Society Encourages the writing and reading of poetry, and to further the goals of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies in securing further public recognition of the art of poetry.
  • POG: Poetry in Action A collective of poets, literary critics, and practitioners of other art forms who have joined together in Tucson, Arizona. As a federally-recognized, non-profit organization, POG promotes active appreciation of and engagement with avant-garde artistic work in a variety of media.
  • Kore Press Publishes literary and artistic work by by women, including those traditionally underrepresented in the cultural mainstream.
  • Persona An annual magazine of art and literature designed, edited, produced, and marketed by University of Arizona undergraduates of all majors.
  • Sonora Review One of the oldest student-run literary journals in the country, put together solely by graduate students in the Creative Writing Department at the University of Arizona.

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Creative Writing Degrees Available at University of Arizona

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing
  • Master’s Degree in Creative Writing

University of Arizona Creative Writing Rankings

University of Arizona was ranked #24 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for creative writing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona .

Popularity of Creative Writing at University of Arizona

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in creative writing. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in creative writing from University of Arizona. This makes it the #61 most popular school for creative writing master’s degree candidates in the country.

Creative Writing Student Diversity at University of Arizona

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the creative writing majors at University of Arizona.

University of Arizona Creative Writing Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 creative writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Arizona. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in creative writing.

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University of Arizona Creative Writing Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in creative writing from University of Arizona. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.

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Rio Salado College

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Prescott College

Prescott, AZ •

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Mesa Community College Online

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  • • Rating 4 out of 5   5 reviews

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Rio Salado College Online Learning

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Junior: What I like about this college is the teachers are very understanding and easy to work with. Even though online learning can be overwhelming, the teachers make it so much less difficult. I feel like I was able to do things on my own time and what worked best for me. I was teaching myself and it was a lot more work but it was rewarding. The benefits is you do not need to go to the school but rather you can work where is comfortable for you without any distractions. You chose what is best on your behalf and that is what I think helped me out because when I am comfortable, I am more likely to want to learn and do the homework. It was my first time doing school online and I recommend it completely. I was able to work a full time job while being a full time student so I was not missing out on money, which is something I stress about being in college. Overall, I loved doing college online and I felt a lot less stressed. Highly recommend. ... Read 16 reviews

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List of All U.S. Colleges with a Creative Writing Major

Writing has been my passion practically since I learned to read in kindergarten. I would write stories about princesses and my family dog, Gansett. When it came time to look at colleges, I was set on attending one with a strong creative writing program. Ultimately, I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in Writing Seminars.

Today, colleges across the country offer creative writing as a major. Because writing skills are essential for a wide range of careers, and because most curricula emphasize broad liberal arts competencies, a degree in creative writing can set you up for success in numerous fields, whether you want to be an editor or a lawyer.

Interested in majoring in creative writing? Learn which schools offer the major and what to look for in a program.

Overview of the Creative Writing Major

Creative writing is about more than spinning tales. For your major, you’ll generally need to pursue a curriculum grounded in literature, history, foreign language, and other humanities courses, along with distribution courses, if the college requires them.

Most creative writing majors must participate in workshops, in which students present their work and listen to peer critiques, usually with a certain number of advanced courses in the mix. In some cases, colleges will ask you to specialize in a particular genre, such as fiction, poetry, or playwriting. 

To succeed in creative writing, you’ll need to have a tough spine, in order to open yourself up to feedback from your classmates and instructors. You may need to give readings in public — if not as an undergraduate, certainly during your career. Of course, a passion for creating is essential, too, as is a willingness to revise your work and learn from the greats and your peers.

A creative writing major opens up doors to many careers, including journalism, content marketing, copywriting, teaching, and others. Even careers that don’t center around writing often have a strong writing component: you’ll need to write reports, deliver presentations, and so on.

Some writers go on to earn an MFA, which will help you hone your craft. It’s also often a prerequisite for teaching creative writing at the college level.

What to Look for in a College as a Creative Writing Major

Published authors on faculty.

Many world-renowned authors have another claim to fame: professorships. Writers who have taught their craft include (among many others):

  • Maya Angelou (Wake Forest University)
  • Colson Whitehead (many colleges, including Vassar College and Columbia University)
  • Stephen Dixon (Johns Hopkins University)
  • Viet Thanh Nguyen (University of Southern California)
  • Eula Biss (Northwestern University)
  • Toni Morrison (Princeton University)

Be aware that as an undergraduate, you may not be able to learn from the greats. That’s why it’s important to look into which courses these faculty teach before you have dreams of being mentored by Salman Rushdie — who is a Distinguished Writer in Residence at NYU.

Genres Offered

While many schools that have creative writing majors offer fiction and poetry courses and tracks, there are some niche genres that could be more difficult to find. If you’re interested in playwriting, for example, you won’t find that at every school. Before you decide on a program, be sure it includes the genres you’d like to explore further, whether that’s flash fiction, creative nonfiction, or something else.

Workshopping Opportunities

The core of most quality creative writing curriculum is workshopping. This means sharing your work in your classes and listening to your peers discuss and critique it. While this may sound intimidating, it can do a lot to help you hone your work and become a better writer. Look for colleges that make this the bedrock of their curriculum.

Showcasing Opportunities

Are there opportunities to present your work, such as college-sponsored readings where undergraduates can participate? Or, perhaps the school has a great literary journal. At my school, students could submit their plays and have them performed by fellow students. 

List of All U.S. Colleges With a Creative Writing Major

What are your chances of acceptance.

No matter what major you’re considering, the first step is ensuring you’re academically comparable to students who were previously accepted to the college or university. Most selective schools use the Academic Index to filter out applicants who aren’t up to their standards.

You’ll also want to demonstrate your fit with the school and specific major with the qualitative components of your application, like your extracurriculars and essays. For a prospective creative writing major, the essay is particularly important because this is a way to demonstrate your writing prowess. Activities might include editing your school’s newspaper or literary journal, publishing your work, and participating in pre-college writing workshops.

Want to know your chances of being accepted to top creative writing schools? Try our Chancing Engine (it’s free). Unlike other calculators, it takes your individual profile into account, including academic stats and qualitative components like your activities. Give it a try and get a jumpstart on your journey as a creative writing major!

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The BA in English with a concentration in creative writing focuses on the study and practice of the literary arts, with courses in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.

Students gain practical experience through writing workshops and internship opportunities.

The undergraduate program features an outstanding faculty whose many books have received major national and international recognition.

In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.

Admission to the Creative Writing Concentration (Fiction & Poetry)

Portfolio submission period opens: february 20, 2023, portfolios due: march 17, 2023 by 5:00pm, submit here: spring 2023 creative writing concentration  .

Note: You need to be logged into your ASU Gmail account to connect to the portfolio submission form.  

About the Creative Writing Concentration

The Creative Writing Program encourages all interested students, regardless of their field of study, to join our community of writers through beginning and intermediate workshops in fiction and poetry (ENG 287/ENG 288 , ENG 387/ENG 388), diverse special topics courses (ENG 394/ENG 494), and various, exciting writing events held on campus. 

Interested students*, who have already taken beginning and intermediate workshops, and are committed to continuing their study of Creative Writing, have an opportunity to develop their skills in supportive, highly focused workshops through the Creative Writing Concentration. Instruction in the tradition(s) to which concentration students can aspire and uphold, and from which they may draw inspiration, will be provided by the Creative Writing Program's nationally recognized faculty of writers.

Please note that acceptance into the Creative Writing Concentration is restricted.   Students must submit a portfolio for review and be offered a seat in the advanced workshops. (Please see the "Portfolio Review Guidelines" below.) 

*Students interested in pursuing both fiction and poetry at the 400-level, must check with their academic advisor to ensure that the necessary courses (ENG 487, ENG 488, ENG 498: Fiction, ENG 498: Poetry) will fit their degree plan. Students must submit two portfolios--one in fiction, one in poetry--to be considered for admittance into advanced coursework in both areas. 

Students pursuing the Creative Writing Concentration must either select as their major the bachelor's in English with a concentration in creative writing upon being admitted to ASU or, after entering the university, meet with an English advisor to change to this major and concentration.  Non English-majors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

  • To complete the concentration, English majors who have already declared themselves in the creative writing concentration must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in their major.
  • Concentration students must complete the two advanced courses in their genre (ENG 487 and ENG 498 in poetry, or ENG 488 and ENG 498 in fiction). Note that enrollment into these courses is restricted. Spaces are limited. Students must submit a portfolio and be selected to move forward.  (See the "Portfolio Review Guidelines" below.)
  • Transfer students must seek advisement as to whether they will be able to successfully fulfill the creative writing concentration requirements.
  • PLEASE NOTE :  Students admitted to begin 400-level coursework through the Fall 2020 Portfolio Review will start their coursework in Spring 2021. ENG 488 (fiction) will be taken in the Spring semester. The capstone course, ENG 498, will be taken in the Fall 2021 semester. ENG 487/488 and ENG 498 may not be taken simultaneously. 
  • The next portfolio review for fiction will be offered in Fall 2022. The next portfolio review for fiction and poetry will be offered in Spring 2023.
  • Students are only allowed to apply for the creative writing concentration twice during their time at ASU.

Portfolio Submission: How to Apply

Submit your completed portfolio online via the link below. Your portfolio should include:

1.     COVER SHEET (Available Online)

2.     CREATIVE WRITING SAMPLE

     a.      Poetry Sample: 5 poems

     b.      Fiction Sample: 1 piece of fiction of at least 5 double-spaced pages and not longer than 10 double-spaced pages

3.     PERSONAL STATEMENT (2 double spaced pages or 500 words)

     a.    Discuss your interest in the relevant genre (poetry or fiction)

     b.     What do you hope to gain from the creative writing concentration

4.     CRAFT ESSAY (2 double spaced pages or 500 words)

     a.     Submit an essay on a single poem or short story focusing an element(s) of craft you learned from the piece, how that craft element(s) works within the poem/story, and  why this aspect of craft is pertinent to your own writing

     b.     Please provide textual examples from the creative piece in your essay

5 .      SUBMIT: SPRING 2023 CREATIVE WRITING CONCENTRATION

        NOTE: You need to be logged into your ASU Gmail account to connect to the portfolio submission form. 

Further Information  

To receive further information about the bachelor's in English with a concentration in creative writing, make an appointment to speak with English undergraduate advisor at 480-965-3168. You may also contact Creative Writing Program Manager, Justin Petropoulos ( [email protected] ), RBH 152.

Portfolio Review Guidelines

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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

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ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

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A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.

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This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years. It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:

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Degree programs in English prepare students for graduate studies in a number of programs, including English, creative writing, education, law and business. They also lead to a variety of careers in diverse fields. Employers seek those with strong writing, communication and critical thinking skills. Some of the most common professions for English majors are in the fields of:

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Graduates often find roles where they spend time:

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Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:

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Studying abroad expands students' perspectives by exposing them to new and distinct cultures, communities and people. Students can explore the English language at a deeper level through an extended lens of dialects, literature and terminology in one of more than 300 study abroad programs.

Students can enhance their resumes with the educational experience and heightened cultural competency, communication and critical thinking skills they acquire through study abroad programs.

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Double Majors & Dual Degrees

Classics at the University of Arizona collaborates with other units to make it easier for students to graduate with double majors and/or dual degrees. Through special agreements, some courses can count for both degrees, allowing students to complete two majors within four years and be more marketable graduates on the global job market.

Even outside of these particular combinations, students who pursue a double major in Classics and another discipline often have the opportunity to double-count two or more courses toward the completion of both majors. Check with your advisors for more information.

Students earning double majors stand out to employers and graduate and professional schools as having a more comprehensive education providing the skills to think creatively, navigate complex projects, take initiative, provide innovative solutions, lead collaborative teams and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.

Popular Combinations For Classics Students

Classics allows students to double-count up to 15 units (up to 5 courses) between the Classics major and another major, as long as the courses are crosslisted or otherwise approved, and the other major allows double dipping. Note that some majors shown below allow only 6 units of double dipping . The following double major/dual degree combinations represent a selection of pre-approved agreements that allow students to share some course requirements (note that other combinations are also possible - please ask our advising team ! ):

Classics and Anthropology Double Major

Students who wish to double major in Classics and Anthropology may take up to 6 credit hours (2 courses) that will count toward satisfying the requirements of both majors. The student will still need to fulfill all the core and area distribution requirements for both majors.

ANTH/CLAS double majors may double-dip up to 6 credits (2 courses) for both majors from crosslisted courses, including the following:

  • CLAS/ANTH 300 - The Classical Ideal in 1930's Art
  • CLAS/ANTH 313 - Health and Medicine in Classical Antiquity
  • CLAS/ANTH 338 - Introduction to Roman Art and Archaeology
  • CLAS/ANTH 340A - Introduction to Greek Art and Archaeology
  • CLAS/ANTH 341 - Mediterranean Craft Technologies & Environmental Strategies: Past & Present
  • CLAS/ANTH 343 - Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
  • ANTH/CLAS 349 - Archaeological Evidence for Daily Life in Ancient Greece and Rome
  • CLAS/ANTH 350A - The Archaeology of Ancient Athletics
  • CLAS/ANTH 400 - Topics of Egyptology
  • CLAS/ANTH 420 - Archaic Greek Sanctuaries
  • CLAS/ANTH 430 - Ancient Greek Technology
  • CLAS/ANTH 443 - Archaeology of Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece
  • ANTH/CLAS 446A - Mapping Ancient Cities
  • CLAS/ANTH 452 - Etruscan Art and Archaeology
  • CLAS/ANTH 454 - Greek and Roman Sculpture: Symbols and Society in Antiquity
  • CLAS/ANTH 462 - Classical and Controversial: Critical Debates in Classical Antiquity
  • CLAS/ANTH 463 - Classical Field Archaeology
  • ANTH/CLAS 464 - Archaeology of Greek Religion and Ritual
  • CLAS/ANTH 465 - Greek Pottery: Craft and Society in Ancient Greece
  • ANTH/CLAS 474 - Archaeometry: Scientific Methods in Art and Archaeology
  • CLAS/ANTH 477 - Greek Architecture
  • CLAS/ANTH 478 - The Edges of Empire: Archaeology of the Roman Provinces
  • Any other course crosslisted between ANTH and CLAS.

Classics and Communication Double Major

Are you a Communication major planning to study abroad in Italy? Make the most of your experience and double major in Classics! Study abroad in Orvieto provides opportunities to fulfill COMM and CLAS credits. ( Note that there are no double dipping options between COMM and CLAS at this time. The information here shows how to complete both majors in 6 semesters .)

6-semester plan for a Communication and Classics Double Major:

  • Lat 101 or GRK 101
  • CLAS elective
  • LAT 102 or GRK 102
  • COMM Skills Course
  • COMM Theory Course
  • LAT 201 or GRK 201
  • COMM elective
  • LAT 202 or GRK 202 (completes language requirement for BA)

Classics and History Double Major

Students who wish to double major in Classics and History may take up to 12 credit hours (4 courses) that will count toward satisfying the requirements of both majors. The student will still need to fulfill all the core and area distribution requirements for both majors.

HIST/CLAS double majors may double-dip up to 12 credits (4 courses) for both majors from crosslisted courses, including the following:

  • HIST/CLAS 204 - Ancient History: Greek History
  • HIST/CLAS 205 - Ancient History: Roman History
  • CLAS/HIST 313 - Health and Medicine in Classical Antiquity
  • HIST/CLAS 403A - History of Greece: Democracy, War, and Empire in the 5th Century BCE
  • HIST/CLAS 403B - History of the Hellenistic World
  • HIST/CLAS 403C - Social & Cultural History of Classical Greece
  • HIST/CLAS 404A - History of Rome: The Republic to the Death of Caesar
  • HIST/CLAS 404B - History of Rome: The Empire through the Reign of Constantine the Great
  • HIST/CLAS 404C - Cleopatra: Power, Passion, Propaganda
  • Any other course crosslisted between CLAS and HIST.

Classics and Philosophy Double Major

Students who wish to double major in Classics and Philosophy may take up to 10 credit hours (3 courses) that will count toward satisfying the requirements of both majors.  The student will still need to fulfill all the core and area distribution requirements for both majors.

PHIL/CLAS double majors may double-dip up to 10 credits (3 courses) for both majors from the following courses:

  • PHIL/CLAS 260  - Ancient Philosophy
  • PHIL/CLAS 412  - Readings in Greek Philosophy
  • PHIL/CLAS 470  - Greek Philosophy
  • PHIL/CLAS 472A  - Ancient Philosophy (Plato)
  • PHIL/CLAS 472B  - Ancient Philosophy (Aristotle)
  • GRK or LAT: Up to 4 credits in GRK or LAT at the 200 level or higher. A Philosophy advisor will determine if the content has enough philosophy to count toward the Philosophy major.

Classics and Religious Studies Double Major

Students who wish to double major in Classics and Religious Studies or Religious Studies for Health Professionals (RSHP) may take up to fifteen credit hours (five courses) that will count toward satisfying the requirements of both majors.  These 15 credit hours can count toward the “Electives” and/or “Languages” part of the Classics major and toward the emphasis, global religions, and/or elective parts of the Religious Studies/RSHP major (emphases could include Mediterranean Religions, Biblical Texts and Contexts, or other Classics-related emphasis).  The student will still need to fulfill all the core and area distribution requirements for both majors.

CLAS/RELI double majors may double-dip up to 15 credits (five courses) for both majors from the following courses:

  • RELI 280 - Introduction to the Bible: New Testament (Can count toward the Classics major only for double majors in Classics and Religious Studies)
  • CLAS/RELI 202 - Myths, Legends, and Religion
  • CLAS/RELI 305 - Greek and Roman Religion
  • CLAS/RELI 306 - Christianity in the Greco-Roman World
  • CLAS/RELI 313 - Health and Medicine in Classical Antiquity
  • CLAS/RELI 401A - Early Christian Literature: Greek Texts
  • CLAS/RELI 401B - Early Christian Literature: Latin Texts
  • CLAS/RELI 420 - Archaic Greek Sanctuaries
  • CLAS/RELI 464 - Archaeology of Greek Religion and Ritual
  • RELI 481 - Jews in the Roman Empire
  • One Greek or Latin language course at the 200 level or higher. (Can count toward the RELI major only for double majors in Classics and Religious Studies)
  • Any other course crosslisted between CLAS and RELI.

Classics and World Literature Double Major

Students who wish to double major in Classics and World Literature may take up to 15 credit hours (5 courses) that will count toward satisfying the requirements of both majors.  The student will still need to fulfill all the core and area distribution requirements for both majors.

WLIT/CLAS double majors may double-dip up to 15 credits (5 courses) for both majors from the following courses:

  • CLAS 301A - The Literature of the Ancient Greeks: From Homer to the Novel
  • CLAS 301B - The Literature of the Ancient Romans: Latin Literature in English Translation
  • CLAS 342 - The Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Epic Tradition
  • CLAS 346 - Ancient Greek Drama
  • CLAS 351 - The City Unmasked: Roman Comedy & Tragedy in its Cultural Context
  • CLAS 352 - The Ancient Novel
  • CLAS 353 - Heroes, Gods, Gore: Roman Epic in its Cultural Context
  • GRK 422 - Readings in Greek Drama
  • GRK 424 - Advanced Greek: Homer
  • GRK 433 - Readings in Ancient Greek Poetry of the Archaic and/or Hellenistic Period
  • LAT 413 - Augustan Literature
  • LAT 415 - Latin Love Elegy
  • LAT 421 - Latin Literature of the Imperial Age
  • LAT 430 - Roman Drama

Other Double Major Combinations Popular with Students Include:

  • Classics and Applied Humanities
  • Classics and Biochemistry
  • Classics and Biology
  • Classics and Business
  • Classics and Chemistry
  • Classics and Creative Writing
  • Classics and Economics
  • Classics and English
  • Classics and Geography
  • Classics and Government
  • Classics and Italian
  • Classics and Law
  • Classics and Linguistics
  • Classics and Medicine
  • Classics and Microbiology
  • Classics and Molecular & Cellular Biology
  • Classics and Neuroscience & Cognitive Science
  • Classics and Performance
  • Classics and Philosophy, Politics, Economics & Law
  • Classics and Physiology
  • Classics and Political Science
  • Classics and Psychology
  • Classics and Sociology
  • Classics and Theatre Arts
  • And many more!

If you are interested in any of these combinations or would like information on a grouping that is not listed above, please schedule an appointment with one of our advisors who can guide you through the process.

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UA Writing Program Recognized for Teaching Excellence A national award reflects the University’s investments — including smaller class sizes — designed to enhance student success.

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Research shows that writing is a fundamental skill that helps ensure graduation. Clear and effective writing can help students excel in college and beyond, regardless of their major.

Acknowledging the importance of writing skills, the University of Arizona recently made investments in the UA Writing Program, which teaches foundational writing to almost every student who attends the UA. By focusing on writing outcomes, introducing smaller class sizes and improving the working conditions of lecturers, the UA made a commitment to student success.

Results came quickly. The UA Writing Program, housed in the Department of English in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, received the 2017-2018 Writing Program Certificate of Excellence from the Conference on College Composition and Communication. According to Susan Miller-Cochran , director of the program, this is the most prestigious award that a writing program can earn.

The program was one of nine across the country to be acknowledged for excellence in writing instruction. A team of UA instructors will receive the award from the conference on March 16.

Miller-Cochran credits the award to the collective efforts of many, including the faculty in the program, the College of SBS, the Office for Student Success and the Provost's Office.

"The UA is proud of the Writing Program and the excellence it has provided to our students for many years — this recognition is highly deserved," said Andrew Comrie , former provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.

A Focus on Outcomes

Instructors in the program teach about 6,000 students each semester.

"This program touches every first-year student the day they step on campus," said John Paul Jones III , dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

"Recently we have started to shift to a curriculum that focuses on what students are learning rather than on what they are doing," Miller-Cochran said.

This focus on outcomes also gives instructors more flexibility when creating assignments. Outcomes include critical thinking and composing, rhetorical analysis, understanding the audience and purpose of a text, assessing the credibility of sources, and revision and reflection.

"We prepare students for the types of writing that they will do later," Miller-Cochran said.

For example, instructors might ask students to consider questions such as, "What are some of the conventions for someone writing in the sciences versus writing in the humanities?" Students also become aware of various genres, such as the difference between writing an email or an article for an academic journal.

One of the important goals of the first-year writing courses is to introduce students to the role of research inquiry in the writing process. Librarian liaisons have been critical partners in developing curriculum components that range from organizing a literature search, to understanding citation tools and guides, to avoiding plagiarism.

"I work with the library almost any time I teach the 101 and 107 sections," lecturer Kristin Little said. "They are tremendous."

Becca Rogers , who graduated in December with a neuroscience major, was a transfer student when she took her UA writing course.

"Rhetoric was the focus of the class," she said, "and this can be applied to absolutely anywhere in life. In the future, I know that these writing skills will apply to grant writing, research and hopefully publishing my own papers."

Reducing Class Size, Supporting Faculty

"Since 2015, reduced class size was one of our top three goals," said Joel Smith , a career-track lecturer in the program. "Going from teaching 100 students per semester to 76 is sizable. And for grad students, it means going from 50 to 38."

The Writing Program faculty argued that students would be better served if classes had fewer than 20 students. Individualized feedback improves writing but takes time.

Aimee Mapes , assistant director of the program, added that in order for students to refine their writing throughout their college and career trajectory, "they need to have careful readers of their writing early on."

The decision to reduce the class size from 25 to 19 cost money — an investment the UA decided was worth it.

"Effective teaching and learning of writing requires plenty of feedback between student and instructor, so the investment to ensure smaller class sizes was aimed directly at quality and improving student success in writing," Comrie said.

Miller-Cochran also was concerned with how the larger classes were impacting the working conditions of the instructors and graduate students teaching these courses.

"We know that the number one variable that affects learning is teaching," Mapes said.

"Teachers' working conditions are students' learning conditions," Miller-Cochran agreed.

In addition to smaller class sizes, faculty also have received a salary bump, full-year or multiyear contracts, and time for professional development.

"SBS is deeply committed to the success of all UA students," said  Amy Kimme Hea , associate dean for academic affairs and student success in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and former director of the Writing Program. "A strong foundation in academic writing plus the opportunity to acclimate to the University through interaction with other students and our teachers are key to ensuring students stay at the University. This goal cannot be achieved without well-supported teachers."

The award committee noted these initiatives in its letter: "The committee applauds the effort within this program to establish meaningful, livable, stable non-tenure track positions with shared governance and opportunities for professional development."

Said Little: "For me, these developments, such as the smaller class size and the multiyear contracts, just reinforce my desire to be committed to this program. This is where I want to stay and have my career."

Expectation of Evolution

The UA plans to continue adapting the Writing Program to meet students' needs.

Miller-Cochran said the program will further develop its relationships with other parts of campus, connecting what students do in the foundational writing classes with what they will do later in their major.

This semester, the program also has created a pilot program to train select writing faculty to use Adobe Spark — a graphics, Web page and video story platform — and integrate a Spark assignment in the first-year writing curriculum.

"The pilot program is part of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences' efforts to leverage the UA's status as an Adobe Creative Campus and to provide students with a skill set that is highly desired by employers," Kimme Hea said.

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  • General Math Strand (one course)
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  • 6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures
  • 6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences
  • 3 units Tier 2 Individuals & Societies
  • 3 units Tier 2 Natural Sciences
  • 3 units Tier 2 Arts

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