Aug 17, 2025

2025-2026 University Catalog Fall Version

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2025-2026 University Catalog Fall Version

English, Writing Concentration, B.A.

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General Education Curriculum

English Major Requirements - 21 Credit Hours

* Course also meets GEC requirement

ENG 211 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credits *
ENG 259 - Contemporary World Literature 3 credits
ENG 400 - Senior Capstone 3 credits
PCJ 180 - Introduction to Professional Communication and Journalism 3 credits

Select TWO of the following literature survey courses:

ENG 240 - Medieval and Early Modern Literatures and Cultures 3 credits
ENG 241 - Enlightenment and the Rise of Anglo-American Literatures and Cultures 3 credits
ENG 242 - Modern and Contemporary Anglo-American Literatures and Cultures 3 credits

Select ONE of the following language and theory courses:

ENG 391 - Language, Society, and Power 3 credits
ENG 393 - Writing Theory and Practice 3 credits
OR
EDU 393 - Writing Theory and Practice 3 credits
ENG 388 - Literary Theory and Critical Practice 3 credits
OR
PHI 388 - Literary Theory and Critical Practice 3 credits

Writing Concentration

Select 24 credit hours from the following:

** Course may be taken twice for credit

ENG 311 - Poetry Workshop 3 credits **
ENG 312 - Fiction Writing Workshop 3 credits **
ENG 313 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop 3 credits **
ENG 314 - Screenwriting Workshop 3 credits **
PCJ 315 - Professional Communication 3 credits
PCJ 316 - Advanced Professional Communication 3 credits

Select general electives to bring total earned hours to 120

Total credits required for degree: 120

Minimum cumulative GPA for graduation: 2.00
Cumulative GPA in the major and concentration: 2.25

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