English: Writing Specialization

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

Required Courses

ENG 301 - Introduction to Professional Writing Credits: (4)
ENG 302 - Poetry and Poetics Credits: (4)
ENG 303 - Principles of English Studies Credits: (4)
ENG 320 - English Grammar Credits: (4)
ENG 323 - Writing and Editing for Publication Credits: (4)
ENG 489 - Senior Colloquium Credits: (2)

Practicum

Select at least two credits of the following:

COM 468 - Observer Credits: (1-2)
ENG 403 - Writing Center Practicum Credits: (2)
ENG 485 - Manastash Credits: (2)
ENG 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)

Approved Writing Electives - Credits: 36

Select 36 credits from any combination of Creative Writing, Professional Writing and Editing, and Practicum courses. At least one 400-level elective class is required.

Creative Writing Courses:

ENG 263 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: (4)
ENG 364 - Fiction Writing Credits: (4)
ENG 365 - Poetry Writing Credits: (4)
ENG 366 - Creative Nonfiction Writing Credits: (4)
ENG 367 - Narrative Screenwriting Credits: (4)
ENG 464 - Advanced Fiction Writing Credits: (4)
ENG 465 - Advanced Poetry Writing Credits: (4)
ENG 466 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing Credits: (4)
ENG 467 - Advanced Narrative Screenwriting Credits: (4)
ENG 468 - Contemporary Writers Colloquium Credits: (4)
TH 313 - Writing for Children’s Theatre Credits: (3)
TH 330 - Introduction to Playwriting Credits: (4)
TH 430 - Script Writers Workshop Credits: (4)

Professional Writing and Editing Courses:

ADMG 385 - Business Communications and Report Writing Credits: (5)
COM 201 - Media and Culture Credits: (4)
COM 208 - Introduction to Public Relations Writing Credits: (4)
COM 347 - Copy Editing Credits: (4)
COM 348 - Publication Design Credits: (3)
ENG 310 - Technical Writing Credits: (4)
ENG 402 - Writing Center Theory and Practice Credits: (4)
ENG 404 - Advanced Technical Writing Credits: (4)
IT 248 - Web Fundamentals Credits: (2)
IT 288 - Business Presentation Applications Credits: (2)
LAJ 410 - Legal Writing Credits: (4)

Literature, Language, and Film Studies Courses - Credits: 16

Select 16 credits of literature, language, and film studies (including foreign language film studies) courses at or above the 300 level. No more than 5 credits of film studies may be counted as elective credits in the Writing Specialization.