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 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)
MPTP 310 - Introduction to Screenwriting Credits: (3)

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.

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