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