English, Writing Concentration

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The core and distribution requirements for a major in English with a Writing Concentration are those listed for the baccalaureate degrees , with the exception that a course in art, music or theatre is required to fulfill the fine arts distribution requirement, and a course in history or philosophy is required to fulfill the humanities distribution requirement.

Requirements for Major

Core Curriculum Requirements 58 hours
Electives 28 hours

Choose 9 hours of literature electives:

Choose 9 hours from any ENG literature class 200 level or above and/or one of the following linguistics courses: LIN 100 , LIN 150 , or LIN 210 .

Major Course Requirements in Writing (19 hours)

ENG 250 Introduction to Creative Writing 3 hour(s).
ENG 491 Capstone Project in English: Research 1 hour(s).
ENG 492 Capstone Project in English 2 hour(s).

Choose three courses in advanced writing:

ENG 301 Creative Writing: Fiction 3 hour(s).
ENG 302 Creative Writing: Poetry 3 hour(s).
ENG 303 Creative Writing: Nonfiction 3 hour(s).
ENG 304 Advanced Composition 3 hour(s).
THT 310 Playwriting 3 hour(s).
THT 315 Screenwriting 3 hour(s).

Choose two or more professional writing courses totaling at least 4 hours:

ENG 245 Journalism 3 hour(s).
ENG 255 Introduction to Professional Writing 3 hour(s).
ENG 411 English Internship 1-3 hour(s).
ENG 446 Practicum in Journalism 1 to 3 hour(s).

English, Writing Concentration

Requirements for Major

Major Course Requirements in Literature (21 hours)

Choose one course in American literature:

Choose one course in British literature:

Choose 9 hours of literature electives:

Major Course Requirements in Writing (19 hours)

Choose three courses in advanced writing:

Choose two or more professional writing courses totaling at least 4 hours:

Total hours for the major: 40

Total degree hours: 126