English/Writing Major

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Complete all institutional graduation requirements.

English/Writing requires a minimum of 60 credits to complete the major. A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course counting towards the major and a cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for completion of the major. S/U courses may not be elected for program requirements. Complete the modern languages requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Students may combine the Professional and Public Writing minor with a major or second minor in English/Writing. Should students combine two English/Writing minors, no more than two required courses can count toward both minors.

The [T] listed after the title of the course means the course is recommended for future K-12 teachers.

Prerequisites Required for Starting the Program: 8 credits

These courses are not counted in the 60 credit minimum for the major

ENGL 136 - Themes*AEH Credits: 4
WR 121Z - Composition I*GTW Credits: 4

Program Required Courses: 48-50 credits

ANY 200 - Level Literature Course Credits: 3+
ENGL 316 - Approaches Grammar*AEH Credits: 4 [T]
Choose one of the following courses:
WR 222 - Introduction to Rhetoric*AEH Credits: 4
WR 281 - Writing in the Community*AEH Credits: 4 [T]
Choose one of the following courses:
WR 220 - Methods Tutoring Writing Credits: 4
WR 230 - News Writing Credits: 4 [T]
Choose two of the following courses:
WR 241 - Intro to Fiction Writing*APC Credits: 3
WR 242 - Intro to Poetry Writing*APC Credits: 3
WR 243 - Screenwriting Fundamentals*APC Credits: 3
WR 248 - Intro Writing in the Genres*APC Credits: 3
Choose two of the following courses:
ENGL 371 - British Lit Before 1800 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 372 - British Lit After 1800 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 381 - American Lit Before 1865 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 382 - American Lit After 1865 Credits: 4 [T]
Choose one of the following courses:
WR 320 - Professional Writing Credits: 3
WR 351 - Professional Editing/Publishing Credits: 4
Choose one of the following courses:
WR 341 - Intermediate Fiction Credits: 4
WR 342 - Intermediate Poetry Credits: 4
WR 348 - Intermediate Writing in the Genres Credits: 4
Choose one of the following courses:
WR 360 - Literacy, Discrimination, Power Credits: 3
WR 393 - Rhetoric of Public Culture*AEH Credits: 3
Choose one of the following courses:
ENGL 390 - Multicultural Lit/Film*AEH Credits: 2-4
ENGL 395 - Gender in Lit/Film*AEH Credits: 2-4
Choose one of the following courses:
ENGL 436 - Literary/Film Themes Credits: 2-4
WR 436 - Themes Writing/Rhetoric [Varying Themes] Credits: 3
WR 440 - Advanced Writing Workshop Credits: 4
Choose one of the following courses for at least 1 credit (additional credit can be applied to elective category):
ENGL 209 - Practicum Credits: 1-5
WR 209 - Practicum Credits: 1-5
WR 329 - Grant Writing Credits: 1-3
ENGL 409 - Practicum Credits: 1-5
WR 409 - Practicum Credits: 1-5

Electives:

Complete 5-8 credit hours @200 level+ (to reach the 60-credit required minimum for the degree)

Complete elective credits to reach 60 credits for the degree. Most students will need 5-8 elective credit hours. The credits can be any 200, 300 or 400 level ENGL or WR courses not already used in the degree. The list of courses are below:

ENGL 201 - Shakespeare*AEH Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 207 - Applied Film Criticism Credits: 3
ENGL 209 - Practicum Credits: 1-5
ENGL 210 - Special Topics Credits: 1-6
ENGL 257 - Indigenous American Lit/Film*AEH Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 310 - Selected Topics Credits: 1-6
ENGL 315 - Intro Applied Linguistics*AEH Credits: 4
ENGL 316 - Approaches Grammar*AEH Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 322 - Historical Literature/Film Credits: 4
ENGL 339 - Literary/Cinematic Genres*AEH Credits: 2-4
ENGL 371 - British Lit Before 1800 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 372 - British Lit After 1800 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 381 - American Lit Before 1865 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 382 - American Lit After 1865 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 390 - Multicultural Lit/Film*AEH Credits: 2-4
ENGL 395 - Gender in Lit/Film*AEH Credits: 2-4
ENGL 401 - Research Credits: 1-5
ENGL 409 - Practicum Credits: 1-5
ENGL 410 - Selected Topics Credits: 1-6
ENGL 436 - Literary/Film Themes Credits: 2-4
ENGL 446 - Critical Theory Credits: 4
ENGL 448 - Major Authors/Auteurs Credits: 2-5
WR 209 - Practicum Credits: 1-5
WR 210 - Special Topics Credits: 1-6
WR 220 - Methods Tutoring Writing Credits: 4 [T]
WR 222 - Introduction to Rhetoric*AEH Credits: 4 [T]
WR 230 - News Writing Credits: 4 [T]
WR 241 - Intro to Fiction Writing*APC Credits: 3
WR 242 - Intro to Poetry Writing*APC Credits: 3
WR 243 - Screenwriting Fundamentals*APC Credits: 3
WR 248 - Intro Writing in the Genres*APC Credits: 3
WR 281 - Writing in the Community*AEH Credits: 4 [T]
WR 310 - Selected Topics in Writing Credits: 1-6
WR 320 - Professional Writing Credits: 3
WR 322 - Interdisciplinary Rhetoric Credits: 3
WR 329 - Grant Writing Credits: 1-3
WR 330 - Digital Rhetoric Credits: 3
WR 341 - Intermediate Fiction Credits: 4
WR 342 - Intermediate Poetry Credits: 4
WR 348 - Intermediate Writing in the Genres Credits: 4
WR 351 - Professional Editing/Publishing Credits: 4
WR 360 - Literacy, Discrimination, Power Credits: 3 [T]
WR 393 - Rhetoric of Public Culture*AEH Credits: 3
WR 401 - Research Credits: 1-5
WR 407 - Seminar Credits: 1-15
WR 409 - Practicum Credits: 1-5
WR 410 - Special Topics Credits: 1-6
WR 421 - Advanced Methods of Tutoring Writing Credits: 3
WR 436 - Themes Writing/Rhetoric [Varying Themes] Credits: 3
WR 440 - Advanced Writing Workshop Credits: 4
WR 452 - Projects in Writing Credits: 1-4
WR 493 - Writing Theory Credits: 3

Capstone Sequence: 4-5 credits

WR 402 - Capstone I Credits: 1
WR 403 - Capstone II Credits: 3
WR 406 - Publication/Presentation Credits: 1 (Optional Course)

Total credits required for major: 60

The following courses may be repeated for credit with different topics: ENGL 136 , ENGL 210 , ENGL 310 , ENGL 322 , ENGL 339 , ENGL 390 , ENGL 395 , ENGL 401 , ENGL 436 , ENGL 446 , ENGL 448 , WR 210 , WR 310 , WR 329 , WR 401 , WR 406 , WR 436 , and WR 452 .

Last EPCC update - May 2021

Previous EPCC checksheet (February 2020 update) this checksheet is for the 2020-21 academic year

Previous EPCC checksheet (February 2018 update) this checksheet is for the 2019-20 academic year

May 2023 language updated to allow two courses (instead of one) to count toward multiple minors

Secondary Teaching Option

Students preparing for teaching or graduate work are recommended to complete a B.A. in English/Writing.

Required Preparation Courses:

ENGL 316 - Approaches to Grammar*AEH Credits: 4 [T]
ED 242 - Education Concepts Credits: 3

Highly Recommended

Preparation for secondary teaching-classroom practice and national testing

ENGL 201 - Shakespeare*AEH Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 371 - British Lit Before 1800 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 372 - British Lit After 1800 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 381 - American Lit Before 1865 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 382 - American Lit After 1865 Credits: 4 [T]
ENGL 390 - Multicultural Lit/Film Credits: 4 [T] _{^{[ENGL 390 is variable credit, a total of 4 credits is required]}}
WR 220 - Methods of Tutoring Credits: 4 [T]
WR 230 - News Writing Credits: 4 [T]
WR 360 - Literacy, Discrimination & Power Credits: 3 [T]

Complete one of the following courses:

WR 341 - Intermediate Fiction Credits: 4
WR 342 - Intermediate Poetry Credits: 4
WR 348 - Intermediate Writing in the Genres Credits: 4
WR 351 - Professional Editing & Publishing [available in even years] Credits: 4

**Note**
14 credit hours may be completed within the English/Writing Core.
Courses labeled with [T] are recommended for future secondary teachers.
Students interested in Secondary English teaching should work closely with the secondary teaching adviser Prof. Knowles.

Four Year Plan

English/Writing Typical Four Year Curriculum (On-Campus)

English/Writing Typical Four Year Curriculum (Online)