The English Creative Writing AA degree is designed to provide students with a solid
foundation of creative writing skills. Students will understand genre, literary concepts,
and socio-cultural influences on literature by critically reading novels, short stories,
poetry, and creative nonfiction, and by writing their own original creative works.
Coursework prepares students to enter programs in creative writing at baccalaureate
institutions. The program emphasizes critical thinking, literary analysis, research,
and writing skills.
The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12
semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community
College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion
of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program students will be able to analyze and critically read
a variety of texts and various forms of media from contemporary literature and the
literary canon; develop analytical and creative writing that demonstrates an understanding
of literary concepts, genre, and ethical use of sources; and produce work that is
organized and written in a style suited for its purpose and audience.
Associate of Arts Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| ENGL C1002 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| ENGL C1001 |
Critical Thinking and Writing |
3 |
| ENGL 103 |
Creative Writing Workshop |
3 |
| CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
| ENGL 105 |
Survey of English Literature from Anglo-Saxon Period to 1780 |
3 |
| ENGL 106 |
Survey of English Literature from 1780 to the Present Time |
3 |
| ENGL 110 |
Introduction to World Literature from 1700 to the Present Time |
3 |
| ENGL 123 |
American Literature from 1865 to the Present |
3 |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| ENGL 112 |
Screenwriting |
3 |
| ENGL 114 |
Introduction to Poetry: Creative Writing |
3 |
| ENGL 115 |
Introduction to Fiction: Creative Writing |
3 |
| ENGL 118 |
Introduction to Creative Nonfiction: Creative Writing |
3 |
| HUMAN 105 |
The Human Struggle |
3 |
| HUMAN 105H |
Honors The Human Struggle |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC CATALOG 2026-2027 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
