English, Writing, and Media, B.A.

(39 credits)

The Bachelor of Arts in English, Writing, and Media, under the Department of English and Communications, is designed to provide an education that promotes the pursuit of truth in all of its dimensions and is practical in its application. The program combines a liberal arts core curriculum with courses in professional writing, including writing for digital media. In addition to developing students’ writing skills in a variety of practical modes, the program fosters critical thinking and cultural literacy through the study of literature and other media. 

Upon completing the program of study in English, Writing, and Media, students will: 

• Write persuasively in a variety of professional modes and media, including digital media.
• Think critically about literature and other contemporary forms of cultural expression.
• Create original content in written, visual, and digital media.

English, Writing, and Media, B.A.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 

REQUIRED CORE (30 credits)

EN 143 - Introduction to Creative Writing
EN 170 - Foundations of Literary Study
EN 210 - Creative Copywriting
EN 263 - Social Media Storytelling
EN 267 - Social Media Journalism
EN 321 - The Athlete and Sport Across Popular Media and Culture
EN 323 - Youth Activism Across the Americas Through Media and Culture (1920s-Present)
EN 325 - Cultures of Young People Through Media Texts
EN 380 - Internship
EN 394 - Senior Seminar in English, Writing, and Media

FLEXIBLE CORE (9 credits)

Select one (3 credits): 

EN 361 - Literature of the Immigrant

Special Topics course approved by the Department Chair

Select one (3 credit):

EN 227 - Masterworks of British Literature I
EN 228 - Masterworks of British Literature II
EN 283 - Shakespeare I
EN 284 - Shakespeare II

Select one (3 credits): English (EN) course above the 100-level.