Writing Studies - Liberal Arts Diploma

2-Year Liberal Arts Diploma at Castlegar

Program Objectives

With a strong emphasis on portfolio development and professional practices in combination with university transferable liberal arts coursework, graduates from the Studies in Writing program will be better positioned to compete for placement in university writing programs or to continue with their own writing practice.  This program is designed for students of writing who have an authentic curiosity for a wide range of subject areas.  Students who complete two years (60 credits) of courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 ("C" average) will be awarded a Liberal Arts Diploma in Writing Studies.

Program Requirements

To earn a Liberal Arts Diploma in Writing Studies,  students must:

• Complete a total of 60 credits of university transferable courses.  At least 12 of these credits must be in English, which should include ENGL 112, ENGL 114, ENGL 200, ENGL 201 and CWRT 210 - Ecopoetics. 
• Complete four Writing Studies courses (CWRT 100, CWRT 101, CWRT 200 and CWRT 201).
• Choose electives from at least two subject areas other than English or Writing Studies.

Students are strongly encouraged to study a foreign language at the university level and those interested in developing their literary dexterity in all fields of study should consider taking at least one lab science.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires the completion of English 12 with a grade of "C" or better. Other prerequisites depend on the electives you choose to make up your program. Please consult with a Selkirk College counsellor for more information.

Approximate Expenses

Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.

Course of Studies

The following is a suggested mix of courses to satisfy requirements for the Liberal Arts Diploma in Writing Studies.  Courses should be chosen only after consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor.

Term 1

• CWRT 100-3: Studies in Writing I
• ENGL 110-3: College Composition or
• ENGL 112-3: Introduction to Poetry and Drama (ENGL 112 recommended)
• Three 100- or 200-level University Arts or Sciences electives

Term 2

• CWRT 101-3: Studies in Writing II
• ENGL 111-3: Introduction to Literature or
• ENGL 114-3: Introduction to Prose Fiction (ENGL 114 recommended)
• Three 100- or 200-level University Arts or Sciences electives

Term 3

• CWRT 200-3: Studies in Writing III
• ENGL 200-3: A Survey of English Literature I
• ENGL 202-3: Canadian Literature I or
• ENGL 204-3: Children's Literature I
• Two 100- or 200-level University Arts or Sciences electives

Term 4

• CWRT 201-3: Studies in Writing IV
• ENGL 201-3: A Survey of English Literature II 
• ENGL 203-3: Canadian Literature II or
• ENGL 205-3: Children's Literature II or
• CWRT 210-3: Ecopoetics
• Two 100- or 200-level University Arts or Sciences electives