English Undergraduates: Writing Specialization

The specialization combines a liberal arts background in literature with specialized writing courses in creative writing (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting), business writing, professional writing, scientific and technical writing, editing, and publishing. Students in this major are expected to complete English 301 and ENG 303 prior to enrolling in other upper-division major requirements.

Course of Study

Required Courses: 22 Credits
ENG 301, Rhetoric (4)
ENG 302, Poetry and Poetics (4)
ENG 303, Principles of English Studies (4)
ENG 320, English Grammar (4)
ENG 323, Editing for Usage, Style, and Clarity (4)
ENG 489, Senior Colloquium (2)

Approved Electives: 36 credits
Select thirty-six credits from any combination of Creative Writing, Professional Publication, and Practicum courses:

Creative Writing Courses:
ENG 263, Introduction to Creative Writing (4)
ENG 364, Fiction Writing (4)
ENG 365, Poetry Writing (4)
ENG 366, Creative Nonfiction Writing (4)
ENG 367, Narrative Screenwriting (4)
ENG 464, Advanced Fiction Writing (4)
ENG 465, Advanced Poetry Writing (4)
ENG 466, Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing (4)
ENG 467, Advanced Screenwriting for Film & Television (4)
ENG 468, Contemporary Writers Colloquium (4)
TH 330, Playwriting (4)
TH 430, Playwright’s Workshop (4)

Professional Publication Courses:
ADMG 385, Business Communications and Report Writing (5)
COM 201, Introduction to Mass Media (4)
COM 208, Writing across the Media (4)
COM 347, Copy Editing (4)
COM 348, Publication Design (3)
ENG 310, Technical Writing (4)
ENG 402, Writing Center Theory and Practice (4)
ENG 404, Advanced Technical Writing (4)
IT 248, Web Fundamentals (2)
IT 288, Business Presentation Applications (2)
IT 389, Desktop Publishing (3)

Practicum Courses:
Select at least two credits of the following:
COM 342, NewsWatch Reporting (1)
ENG 403, Writing Center Practicum (2 )
COM 468, Observer (1-2)
ENG 485, Manastash (1)
ENG 490, Cooperative Education (1-12)
Literature Credits: 16
Select sixteen credits of literature or language courses at or above the 300-level
Total: 74 credits

Creative Writing Minor

This has been a popular minor for students in wide range of majors: Anthropology, Art, Biology, Communications, History, and Education. It offers creative writing experiences that would be of service to a variety of purposes and fields.

Course of Study
Required Courses: 8 Credits
ENG 302, Poetry and Poetics, (4)
ENG 303, Principles of English Studies (4)

Select five Writing Courses: 20 Credits
ENG 263, Introduction of Creative Writing (4)
ENG 364, Fiction Writing (4)
ENG 365, Poetry Writing (4)
ENG 366, Creative Nonfiction Writing, (4)
ENG 367, Narrative Screenwriting for Film & Television (4)
ENG 464, Advanced Fiction Writing, (4)
ENG 465, Advanced Poetry Writing (4)
ENG 466, Advanced Nonfiction Writing (4)
ENG 467, Advanced Screenwriting for Film & Television (4)
ENG 468, Contemporary Writers Colloquium (4)
TH 330, Playwriting (4)
TH 430, Playwright’s Workshop (4)

Select one Literature course from the following: 4 credits
ENG 340, The Short Story (4)
ENG 449, World Novel II (4)
ENG 452, The English Novel II (4)
ENG 475, Modern Poetry (4)
ENG 479, American Novel II (4)
Total Credits: 32