Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, BFA
This is a sample curriculum plan for the Creative Writing BFA within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University.
If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.
For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to the Advising Contacts page for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.
First Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| FM | Foundation of Mathematics* | 3 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| FH | Foundation of Humanities* | 3 |
| FC | Foundations of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science w/ lab | 4 |
| FA | Foundations of Art* | 3 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 16 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science* w/o lab | 3 |
| Chose One: CW 201 CW 202 CW 203 | Writing Creative Nonfiction Or Writing Poetry Or Writing Fiction | 3 |
| Chose One: CW 201 CW 202 CW 203 | Writing Creative Nonfiction Or Writing Poetry Or Writing Fiction | 3 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences (in second field)* | 3 |
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| CW 275 | Writing Studio | 3 |
| Elective from Cluster 1 | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Choose One: CW 201 CW 202 CW 203 | Writing Creative Nonfiction Or Writing Poetry Or Writing Fiction | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Choose One: CW 301 CW 302 CW 303 | Intermediate Creative Nonfiction Writing Or Intermediate Poetry Writing Or Intermediate Fiction Writing | 3 |
| CW 332 | Form and Theory of Creative Writing | 3 |
| Elective from Cluster 1 | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Elective from Cluster 2 | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| CW 332 (suggested however not required, can be repeated 4 times for credit) | Form and Theory of Creative Writing | 3 |
| Elective from Cluster 3 Class | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Elective from Cluster 3 Class | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Upper-division CW Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Choose One: CW 401 CW 402 CW 403 | Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing Or Advanced Poetry Writing Or Advanced Fiction Writing | 3 |
| CW 332 (suggested however not required, can be repeated 4 times for credit) | Form and Theory of Creative Writing | 3 |
| Elective from Cluster 3 Class | 3 | |
| Upper-division CW Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Choose One: CW 490 CW 491 CW 492 | Senior Portfolio in Creative Writing Or Senior Portfolio in Poetry Or Senior Portfolio in Fiction | 3 |
| Choose One: CW 401 CW 402 CW 403 (repeat same course as previous “Advanced” class taken) | Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing Or Advanced Poetry Writing Or Advanced Fiction Writing | 3 |
| Upper-division CW Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Comments/Notes
- Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view prerequisites
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract
- *Foundational course offerings here