Writing, B.A.

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All writing majors take 4 credits of writing portfolio coursework, 12 credits in literary traditions, and an additional 12 credits of advanced writing courses in one of our three areas of concentration: (1) Journalism, (2) Professional Writing, Publishing & Rhetoric, or (3) Creative Writing. Writing majors also take 3 credits in applied writing theory and 3 credits in rhetorical traditions. Writing majors also take an additional 3 hours of advanced writing outside their area of concentration and 3 hours in publishing technology. Students often complete a professional writing internship and several 1-credit writing or publishing roundtable workshops.

4 Credits Writing Portfolio Coursework

EN 290 - Sophomore Writing Portfolio Credit(s): 1
EN 410 - Senior Writing Portfolio Credit(s): 3

12 Credits in Literary Traditions

All writing majors are required to take a minimum of four different courses (12 credits total) in literary traditions. These courses must include the Studies in Shakespeare course and at least one survey course, one additional studies course, and one contemporary literature course. See the department course descriptions each semester to determine which requirement is fulfilled by particular courses that semester.

3 Credits in Shakespeare

EN 325 - Studies in Shakespeare Credit(s): 3

3 Credits of a Literature Survey Course

EN 231 - American Literature through Twain Credit(s): 3
EN 321 - Major English Authors I Credit(s): 3
EN 322 - Major English Authors II Credit(s): 3

3 Credits of an Elective Literature Course at the 300 Level

See topics offered

3 Credits of a Contemporary Literature Course

See topics offered or take EN 232 - American Literature from 1900 to the Present

3 Credits in Publishing Technology

All three English majors require 3 credits in computer publishing technology. The following courses can count as publishing technology studies:

EN 270 - Computer-Aided Publishing Credit(s): 3
EN 305 - Web Publishing Credit(s): 3
EN 382 - Advanced Writing and Publishing Projects Credit(s): 1-3

3 Credits in Critical and Rhetorical Traditions

EN 241 - Western Classical Traditions: Literature, Rhetoric & Culture Credit(s): 3

3 Credits in EN310 Applying Writing Theory

EN 310 - Applying Writing Theory Credit(s): 3

12 Credits in an Advanced Writing Concentration

Students majoring in writing are required to develop an area of advanced writing expertise. Writing majors take at least four advanced writing studies courses (12 credits) in one of three tracks: (1) Journalism, (2) Professional Writing, Publishing & Rhetoric, or (3) Creative Writing. Students who wish to complete more than one writing concentration must complete the minimum number of advanced writi8ng courses in both concentrations.

3 Credits in an Advanced Writing Outside Your Concentration

Take at least one 3-credit course outside your area of advanced writing concentration from any of the courses listed in the other areas of advanced writing studies.

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