English (Journalism Concentration), B.A.

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Major Requirements

The major requires 48 hours as follows:

MFL 231, 232, or 240 Credits: (6)
CMCR 465 Communication Ethics and Responsibilities Credits: (3)

CIS 293 - Topics in Computer Information Systems Credits: (1-4, R4)
CMCR 140 - Introduction to Communication Media Credits: (3)
CMCR 301 - Writing for Communication Media Credits: (3)
CMPM 302 - Reporting of Public Affairs Credits: (3, R6)
ENGL 251 - Survey of English Literature I Credits: (3)
ENGL 252 - Survey of English Literature II Credits: (3)
ENGL 261 - Survey of American Literature I Credits: (3)
ENGL 262 - Survey of American Literature II Credits: (3)
ENGL 307 - Professional Editing and Publishing Credits: (3)
ENGL 389 - Cooperative Education: Professional Writing Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
ENGL 497 - Senior Seminar in Writing Credits: (3)

6 Hours Selected From:

CMPM 303 - Public Relations Writing Credits: (3)
CMPM 304 - Magazine and Feature Writing Credits: (3)
CMPM 305 - Sports Writing Credits: (3)
CMPM 493 - Selected Topics in Print Media Credits: (3, R9)
ENGL 306 - Nonfiction Writing Credits: (3)
ENGL 312 - Grammar for Teachers Credits: (3)
ENGL 412 - Grammar for Writers Credits: (3)

Additional Requirements

To complete the program, a total of 30 hours is required, including a minor, second major, or other approved program and general electives. Students must take at least 32 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU in order to satisfy general university degree requirements.

Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/609.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.