Genesee Community College (GCC) A.A. Humanities & Social Sciences (English Concentration) → Canisius University (CU) B.A. Creative Writing
| GCC Coursework | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
| LIT 201 Intro to Literature or LIT 214 / THE 212 | 3 | ENG 200-level Elective | 3 | ENG 294 Intro Creative Studies | 3 |
| LIT 210 African American Lit or ENG 214 Intro Creative Writing | 3 | ENG 200-level Elective | 3 | ENG 299 Intro to English Studies | 3 |
| LIT 211 Short Story | 3 | ENG 200-level Elective | 3 | ENG Electives | 12 |
| LIT 203 Children’s Literature | 3 | ENG 200-level Elective | 3 | 300-Level British or American Literature Requirement | 3 |
| LIT 212 American or British Literature (early) | 3 | British or American Literature Requirement | 3 | Contemporary Literature Requirement | 3 |
| ENG 214 Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 | ENG 200-level Elective | 3 | ENG 490 English Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Major Total | 18 | 18 | 27 | ||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| ENG 101 College Composition | 3 | ENG 111 | 3 | RST 101 Religious Studies | 3 |
| ENG 102 Composition (Nat & Social Sciences) | 3 | ENG 112 | 3 | Field 1 Religious Studies | 3 |
| Oral Communication | 3 | Oral Communication | 3 | Field 2 Philosophy | 3 |
| SOC 101 Sociology | 3 | Field 5 | 3 | Ethics Attribute | 3 |
| U.S. History | 3 | Field 4 | 3 | Justice Attribute | 3 |
| World History | 3 | Global Awareness | 3 | Core Capstone | 3 |
| PSY 104 Psychology | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Electives | 15 |
| Math Elective | 3 | Field 7 | 3 | GRIF 201 | 1 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | Field 6 | 3 | ||
| PHI 101 Philosophy | 3 | PHI 101 | 3 | ||
| World Language I & II | 6 | Free Electives | 6 | ||
| General Electives | 6 | Free Electives | 6 | ||
| Health/PE/ATH | 2 | Free Elective | 2 | ||
| Core Total | 44 | 44 | 34 | ||
| Total | 61 | 61* | 61 | ||
Notes
- A maximum of 66 credits can be transferred from a two-year college.
- A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be completed at Canisius.
- 120 total credits are required for graduation.
- Students receive a transfer evaluation and work with an advisor to finalize their academic plan.
Transfer pathways are intended as general guides and are subject to change. Course availability, program requirements, and articulation agreements may be updated. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to confirm the most current requirements.