English (Professional Writing Concentration), B.A.

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Major Requirements

The major requires 42 hours as follows:

MFL 231, 232 or 240 Credits: (6)

ENGL 231 - The Interpretation of Literature Credits: (3)
ENGL 251 - Survey of English Literature I Credits: (3)
ENGL 252 - Survey of English Literature II Credits: (3)
ENGL 302 - Introduction to Creative Writing and Editing Credits: 3
ENGL 303 - Introduction to Professional Writing and Editing Credits: (3)
ENGL 389 - Cooperative Education: Professional Writing Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
or
ENGL 483 - Writing Internship Credits: (3)

12 Hours Selected From:

ENGL 304 - Writing for Electronic Environments Credits: (3)
ENGL 305 - Technical Writing Credits: (3)
ENGL 306 - Nonfiction Writing Credits: (3)
ENGL 307 - Professional Editing and Publishing Credits: (3)
ENGL 308 - Fiction Writing Credits: (3, R6)
ENGL 309 - Poetry Writing Credits: (3, R6)
ENGL 310 - Introduction to Screenwriting Credits: (3)
ENGL 313 - Authoring Multimedia Credits: (3, R6)
ENGL 401 - Writing for Careers Credits: (3)
ENGL 405 - Advanced Creative Writing Credits: (3)
ENGL 493 - Topics in Creative Writing Credits: (1-3, R6)

Plus

ENGL 312 - Grammar for Teachers Credits: (3)
or
ENGL 412 - Grammar for Writers Credits: (3)

Additional Requirements

6 hours selected from 300-400 level literature courses.

To complete the program, a total of 36 hours is required, including a minor, second major, or other approved program and general electives. Students must take at least 32 hours at the 300-400 level at WCU in order to satisfy general university degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide for English (Professional Writing Concentration) B.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
MFL 101 Spanish/Frenc/German Credits: (3)
JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 101 - Mathematical Concepts Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
MFL 102 Spanish/French/German Credits: (3)

CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P3 Humanities Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

ENGL 231 - The Interpretation of Literature Credits: (3)
ENGL 303 - Introduction to Professional Writing and Editing Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
MFL 231 Language Credits: (3)

CMCR 250 - Public Communication Credits: (3)
ENGL 252 - Survey of English Literature II Credits: (3)
ENGL 302 - Introduction to Creative Writing and Editing Credits: 3

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

MFL 232 - Language Credits: (3)
ENGL Pro Writing Elective Fiction/Poetry/Screen/Nonfiction, etc. Credits: (3)
ENGL 300/400 Elective Engl Lit. Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

ENGL 251 - Survey of English Literature I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

P4 Jr-Sr Humanities Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (4)
ENGL Professional Writing Elective Credits: (3)

ENGL 496 - Seminar in Comparative Literature Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

ENGL Pro Writing Elective Fiction/Nonfiction/Grammar, etc. Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (6)
ENGL Any English not completed Credits: (3)

ENGL 497 - Senior Seminar in Writing Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 11)

ENGL 300/400 Elective in English Lit. Credits: (3)
ENGL Elective/Minor Credits: (5)

ENGL 389 - Cooperative Education: Professional Writing Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
or
ENGL 483 - Writing Internship Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 120

Additional Information

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution
The B.A. in English Professional Writing requires a Minor. This curriculum assumes a minor of 18 credit hours. The curriculum may need to be adjusted for Minors requiring different hours.
See catalog and advisor for guidelines regarding where a student should begin his or her language course of study. Should a student need or desire to take 101 and/or 102, either can count for P6.
A student should always develop a course of study in consultation with his or her English Department Advisor.