English - Writing (ENGW) - BA Major

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40 credits

Minor (or additional major if non-dual degree seeking) required.

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

English: Writing Major Map

Required Courses (31 credits)

◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies (3 credits)
ENG 312 - Poetry Writing (3 credits)
△ ENG 390 - Literary Criticism: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
△ ENG 439 - Technical Writing (3 credits)
ENG 490 - Portfolio (1 credit)

History (3 credits)

Choose one:

ENG 291 - History of Literature in English (3 credits)
ENG 292 - History of the English Language (3 credits)

Literature (3 credits)

Choose one:

ENG 361 - Literature In English to 1642: Authors (3 credits)
ENG 362 - Literature in English to 1642: Genres (3 credits)
ENG 363 - Literature in English to 1642: Topics (3 credits)
ENG 364 - Literature in English 1642-1832: Authors (3 credits)
ENG 365 - Literature in English 1642-1832: Genres (3 credits)
ENG 366 - Literature in English 1642-1832: Topics (3 credits)
ENG 367 - Literature in English 1832-Present: Authors (3 credits)
ENG 368 - Literature in English 1832-Present: Genres (3 credits)
ENG 369 - Literature in English 1832 - Present: Topics (3 credits)

Language (3 credits)

Choose one:

ENG 328 - English Syntax (3 credits)
ENG 350 - Introduction to Language Study (3 credits)

Genres (6 credits)

Choose two:

ENG 308 - Playwriting/Scriptwriting (3 credits)
ENG 309 - Nonfiction Prose Writing (3 credits)
ENG 310 - Story Writing (3 credits)

Advanced Writing (3 credits)

Choose one:

◎ ENG 404 - Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction (3 credits)
◎ ENG 410 - Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction (3 credits)
◎ ENG 412 - Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry (3 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

3 credits of ENG 200-level or above
6 credits of ENG 300-level or above

Dual Degrees

Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 credits above the required 120-128 credit hours. Students must complete all major requirements under both degrees, including separate minors if required.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning