What defines our creative writing program is a community of writers composed of small class sizes and intimate workshops. Gain confidence in communicating your ideas in a truly magical setting. Imagine sitting by the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers to draft a poem, or walking along the Castlegar campus trails - a significant gathering place for Indigenous peoples - to conjure the final scene in your short story. In Nelson, classes are held at the Tenth Street campus, also home to Selkirk's renowned Digital Arts and Music programs.
Upon successful completion of an Associate of Arts program, learners will be able to:
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, applicants to the University Arts and Sciences program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:
Program Courses
Term 1
Required Courses
CWRT100 | Introduction to Creative Writing I | 3.00 | 45 |
ENGL110 | College Composition | 3.00 | 45 |
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
one (1) 100-level Arts-Social Sciences elective
At least one (1) 100- or 200-level Math/Statistics/Computer Science elective
one (1) 100- or 200-level Lab Science elective
See the UAS table of available courses.
Term 2
Required Courses
ENGL111 | Introduction To Literature | 3.00 | 45 |
CWRT101 | Introduction to Creative Writing II | 3.00 | 45 |
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
one (1) 100-level Arts-Social Science elective
one (1) 100-level Math/Science elective
one (1) 100- or 200-level Arts elective
See the UAS table of available courses.
Term 3
Required Courses
CWRT200 | Manuscript Development I | 3.00 | 60 |
ENGL200 | A Survey of English Literature I | 3.00 | 45 |
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ENGL202 | Canadian Literature I: Indigenous Voices | 3.00 | 45 |
| Or | | |
ENGL204 | Children's Literature I: From Rags to Riches and Worlds of Magic | 3.00 | 45 |
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
one (1) 200-level Arts-Social Science elective
one (1) 100- or 200-level Arts elective
See the UAS table of available courses.
Term 4
Required Courses
CWRT201 | Manuscript Development II | 3.00 | 60 |
ENGL201 | A Survey of English Literature II | 3.00 | 45 |
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ENGL203 | Canadian Literature II: Contemporary Voices | 3.00 | 45 |
| Or | | |
ENGL205 | Children's Literature II: From Hell to Heaven and Everything in Between | 3.00 | 45 |
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
one (1) 200-level Arts-Social Science elective
one (1) 100- or 200-level Arts electives
See the UAS table of available courses.