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BA in English with a Concentration in Writing

Degree Requirements

The BA in English with a concentration in writing requires 120 course credits, including:

Undergraduate College Core Requirements 46 credits*
English Major with a Concentration in Writing 45 credits
    Major Courses 21 credits
    ENGL 303 Shakespeare (3 credits)
    ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I (3 credits)
    ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II (3 credits)
    ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation (3 credits)
    ENGL 334 American Literature I (3 credits)
    ENGL 335 American Literature II (3 credits)
    ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar (3 credits)
    Context courses with emphasis on writing and speaking 9 credits
    Writing Courses 15 credits
    ENGL 296 Language and Individual in Society (3 credits)
    ENGL 449 Senior Writing Studio (3 credits)
    Two Advanced Writing Courses (6 credits)
    ENGL 375/475 Writing-Related Internship (3 credits)
Open Electives 29 credits
TOTAL 120 credits

*Three core credits in the humanities may be satisfied with major requirements.

Sample Program

BA in English with a Concentration in Writing (121 credits)

Year 1

FYE 101 First Year Experience 1 credit
ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (Fall) 3 credits
ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (Spring) 3 credits
Freshman Seminar 3 credits
Modern Language and Literature Core 6 credits
Core Courses 12 credits
TOTAL 28 credits

Year 2

Core Courses 12 credits
ENGL 296 Language and Individual in Society 3 credits
ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II 3 credits
ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation 3 credits
ENGL 334 American Literature I 3 credits
ENGL XXX Context Course 3 credits
Open Electives 3 credits
TOTAL 33 credits

Year 3

Core Courses 3 credits
ENGL 335 American Literature II 3 credits
ENGL XXX Context Course 3 credits
ENGL XXX Context Course 3 credits
Advanced Writing Course 3 credits
Advanced Writing Course 3 credits
Open Electives 12 credits
TOTAL 30 credits

Year 4

Core Courses 3 credits
ENGL 303 Shakespeare 3 credits
ENGL 449 Senior Writing Studio 3 credits
ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar 3 credits
ENGL 375/475 Writing Internship 3 credits
Open Electives 14 credits
TOTAL 29 credits

Total Credits for Graduation – 120