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.

Curriculum Guide for English (Journalism Concentration) B.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

190 Series First Year Studies Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
MFL 101 Intro Foreign Language I 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 Science Credits: (3)
MFL 102 Intro Foreign Language II 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)
MFL 231 Intermediate For. Lang. I Credits: (3)

CIS 293 - Topics in Computer Information Systems Credits: (1-4, R4)
CMCR 140 - Introduction to Communication Media Credits: (3)
ENGL 251 - Survey of English Literature I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
MFL 232 Intermediate For. Lang. II Credits: (3)

ENGL 252 - Survey of English Literature II Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

Minor Credits: (6)
P4 Jr-Sr Humanities Credits: (3)

CMCR 301 - Writing for Communication Media Credits: (3)
ENGL 261 - Survey of American Literature I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Minor Credits: (6)

CMCR 365 - Communications Ethics and Responsibilities Credits: (3)
ENGL 262 - Survey of American Literature II Credits: (3)
ENGL 307 - Professional Editing and Publishing 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/CMPM Journalism Elective Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (6)

CMPM 302 - Reporting of Public Affairs Credits: (3, R6)
ENGL 497 - Senior Seminar in Writing Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Minor Credits: (3)
ENGL/CMPM Journalism Elective Credits: (3)
General Electives Credits: (3)
General Electives Credits: (3)

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

The B.A. in English Journalism 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.
Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. Students often complete their Coop/Internship during a summer session.