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English, BA, Concentration: English Writing


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About the Program


Apply Now Writing majors learn the practical aspects of communicating on the job, in business or in industry, to prepare for careers in publishing, editing, writing, and technical communication.

Degree Requirements


  • 120 Credit Hours
  • Minimum grade of C required for all Foreign Language courses
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 required for graduation

PNW General Education Core (30 Credits Minimum)


CHESS College Core (36 Credits)


  • Modern Language (12 Credits)
  • U.S. Traditions (3 Credits)
  • Global Cultures (3 Credits)
  • Literature and the Arts (3 Credits)
  • Racial and Ethnic Diversity (3 Credits)
  • Gender Issues (3 Credits)
  • Social Ethics (3 Credits)
  • Individual and Society (3 Credits)
  • Western Heritage (3 Credits)

For courses that meet these requirements, please see the CHESS College Core list .

Major Core (39 Credits)


Public Writing and Rhetoric (18 credits) - select six (6) from the following:

*variable topic, may be repeated for credit

**ENGL 30502 and ENGL 44300 count towards the minor in Creative Writing as a Profession

Interactive Media (15 credits) - select five (5) from the following:

*variable topic, may be repeated for credit

Five courses from Interactive Media list will satisfy the Certificate in Writing for Interactive Media for Writing Concentration students

English Electives (6 credits): Choose two (2) ENGL courses at or above the 20000-level

Other Required Courses (15 Credits)


  • Students may choose fifteen (15) credits in Free Electives

Total 120 Credits Required


Degree Map


Requirements


Minimum Grade and Grade Point Average (GPA):  Minimum grade of C required in all Foreign Language courses; 2.0 GPA

Experiential Learning (EL):  One EL course required.  EL courses are noted by (e) next to the course title.

General Education Core:  General Education notations can be found within the course description.  Please click on a course to see if it meets a Gen Ed requirement.

Milestone Courses noted by (m) next to the course title have been identified as being critical to your success in this field of study. 

Courses that are only offered on one campus will be noted by an (H) for Hammond, or (W) for Westville.

Please see the Additional Information and Guidelines section below for more information.

Semester 2 (15 Credits)


Semester 3 (15 Credits)


Semester 4 (15 Credits)


  • Writing Concentration Major Course (See Note 2)
  • Writing Concentration Major Course (See Note 2)
  • Technology - select from Gen Ed Core List  
  • Modern Language Level IV (See Note 1)
  • English Elective - select any ENGL course at or above the 20000-level

Semester 5 (15 Credits)


Semester 6 (15 Credits)


Semester 7 (15 Credits)


Semester 8 (15 Credits)


  • Writing Concentration Major Course (See Note 2)
  • English Elective - select any ENGL course at or above the 20000-level
  • Social Science - select from Gen Ed Core List  
  • Free Elective
  • Free Elective

Additional Information and Guidelines


Note 1: Modern Language: 

  • Level I Course: Choose from: SPAN 10100, FR 10100, GER 10100, ASL10100, or JPNS 10100;
  • Level II Course: Choose from: SPAN 10200, FR 10200, GER 10200, ASL10200, or JPNS 10200;
  • Level III Course: Choose from: SPAN 20100, FR 20100, GER 20100, ASL 20100, or JPNS 20100;
  • Level IV Course: Choose from: SPAN 20200, FR 20200, GER 20200, ASL 20200 or JPNS 20200.

Must complete 4 semesters of same modern language

Note 2: English Writing Concentration Requirements:

Public Writing and Rhetoric – Select 6 courses from the following:  (18 credits)

  • ENGL 20200 - Engaging English
  • ENGL 30500 - Creative Writing as a Profession
  • ENGL 34400 - Environmental Ethics, Policy, and Sustainability
  • ENGL 42800 - Special Topics in Writing*                
  • ENGL 43300 - Writing Proposals and Grants
  • ENGL 44300 - Intermediate Creative Writing*                                                               
  • ENGL 47000 - Advanced Topics in Rhetorical Studies*
  • ENGL 48000 - Writing Internship                                          

(ENGL 30502 and ENGL 44300 count towards the minor in Creative Writing as a Profession)

Interactive Media - Select 5 courses from the following:  (15 credits)

  • ENGL 42501 - Writing for New Media                              
  • ENGL 42601 - Writing for Social Media (EXL)                   
  • ENGL 43100 - Web Usability: Writing and Reading on the Web-EXL                                                                      
  • ENGL 43500 - Topics in Writing for Interactive Digital Media*                         
  • ENGL 43700 - Writing for Video Games (EXL)
  • ENGL 43800 - Games and Gamification

(Five courses from Interactive Media list will satisfy the Certificate in Writing for Interactive Media for Writing Concentration students.)

*Variable topic, may be repeated for credit

English Electives (6 credits) - Choose 2 courses from any ENGL course at or above the 200-level.

Other Courses (15 credits) - Choose any 5 free electives.

EXL = Experiential Learning

Resources


The 8 semester plan of study is a recommended sequence of classes designed to show how this program can be completed within four years.

Visit the 15 to Finish website for information and resources.

For career information, click here to visit the Careers and Employment Trends page.

For Financial Aid eligibility, click here. Annual FAFSA filing deadline is March 10. Financial Aid recipients are required to complete 30 credits per calendar year to stay eligible for the standard financial aid award.

Financial Guarantee: If you follow the degree map and find a course unavailable, you may be able to take the course for free in a future semester.  Certain exclusions apply. 

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