{"id":109,"date":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T18:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad252624251213\/sas\/programs\/writing-linguistics-the-creative-process\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T13:41:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:41:16","slug":"writing-linguistics-the-creative-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/svpa\/programs\/writing-linguistics-the-creative-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative and Professional Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Oscar De Los Santos, Chair<\/em><\/strong>
\ndelossantoso@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nHiggins Hall 219E, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-9044<\/p>\n

Krista Brooks, Department Secretary
\n<\/em><\/strong>BrooksK@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\n<\/em><\/strong>Higgins Hall, 201, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-9041
\nFax (203) 837-3953<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Faculty<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dr. Brian Clements<\/td>\nProf. Anthony D’Aries<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr. Oscar De Los Santos, Chair<\/td>\nProf. Bonnie Denmark<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prof. John Roche<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Overview<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The Department of Creative and Professional Writing offers Bachelor of Arts programs in Writing (including Creative Writing, Business and Technical Writing, and Journalism and Public Relations options), and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing.<\/p>\n

Our department is committed to enriching lives through the study of writing and literature; to exploring issues of justice, identity, and equity across our curricula; and to preparing students for writing, editing, publishing, and teaching careers.<\/p>\n

Students in Writing have opportunities to enrich their learning experiences through an Honor Society (Pi Epsilon Pi), three magazines and a student-run newspaper (The<\/em> Echo<\/em>), internships and work experiences on and off campus, visiting writers and lecturers, and our innovative Writers\u2019 Studio course sequence.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Mission of the Department<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Engage students in excellent and innovative programs, with emphasis on the writing process; writing as a key to critical thinking; the development of style and voice; attunement to genre, purpose, and audience; and the production of high-quality imaginative, critical, and factual texts.<\/li>\n
  2. Lead WCSU in the development of community through writing.<\/li>\n
  3. Advise and consult with other departments to foster writing across the curriculum in the General Education sequence.<\/li>\n
  4. Play a key role in General Education and thereby prepare students to integrate writing and critical thinking in their chosen fields and to exercise lifelong confidence as writers.<\/li>\n
  5. Maintain, enhance, and develop innovative new programs and courses in writing, publishing, and related fields.<\/li>\n
  6. Create synergies among all levels of the department\u2014from first-year writing through the MFA program\u2014and with other departments and offices across the university.<\/li>\n
  7. Immerse students in a wealth of , writing events, and learning opportunities in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Learning Outcomes\u2014BA Professional Writing<\/span><\/p>\n

    At the successful completion of the program, Writing Majors will:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills through writing for a variety of audiences, purposes, and situations.<\/li>\n
    2. Demonstrate an extensive ability to identify, assess, and perform in both academic and professional settings the types of writing for the chosen area of focus, such as creative writing, professional writing, and journalism.<\/li>\n
    3. Demonstrate a working ability to identify and perform types of writing outside of the specific area of focus.<\/li>\n
    4. Produce a senior portfolio that demonstrates an increasing level of professionalism in writing in terms of choice of topic, application of style, and ability to produce error-free texts..<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Pi Epsilon Pi<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

      The Writing program in the Creative and Professional Writing Department\u00a0 sponsors the Connecticut Alpha Chapter of Pi Epsilon Pi, a national writing honor society. Students inducted into the chapter are among the university\u2019s most successful and active students and are eligible for Departmental Distinction. All Writing major and minor students with at least Junior standing, at least two Writing courses completed beyond the WIL requirement, at least 24 credits earned at WCSU, GPA of at least 3.33 in Writing courses, and standing in the top 35% of their class are eligible for induction.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Degree Programs in Writing<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing in the Creative and Professional Writing Department prepares students for careers and advanced study in fields that include creative writing, technical writing, public relations, online and print journalism, and publishing, as well as writing-intensive professions such as the law, publishing, business, and education.<\/p>\n

      Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing with\u00a0three options<\/strong>:
      \nBusiness and Technical Writing<\/a>
      \n      Creative Writing<\/a>
      \n      Journalism and Public Relations<\/a><\/p>\n

      Minor Programs<\/strong>
      \n      Broadcast Journalism<\/a>
      \n      Creative Writing<\/a>
      \n      Journalism<\/a>
      \n      Professional Writing<\/a>
      \n      Sports Media<\/a><\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING (B.A.)<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Students must complete all general education requirements, the required major courses listed below, the courses and credits listed in one of the options below, and additional free electives for a total of 120 semester hours.<\/p>\n

      <\/a>B.A. in Professional Writing – Business and Technical Writing Option<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Description<\/strong>:\u00a0The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing program prepares students for careers in fields that include creative writing, technical writing, public relations, online and print journalism, as well as writing intensive professions such as the law, publishing, business and education. Students may choose one of\u202fthree B.A. degree options: 1. Creative Writing, 2. Business and Technical Writing, 3. Journalism\u202fand Public Relations.<\/p>\n

      Degree Requirements<\/strong>
      \nAll degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.<\/p>\n

      Required Courses in the Major<\/strong>: 51 SH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      WRITING CORE\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 171 Conversations with Predecessors<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 274 Form and Inspiration<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Writer’s Studio\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 190 Writer\u2019s Studio<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 290 Writers\u2019 Studio II<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 390 Writer\u2019s Studio III<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required Upper-Level Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      LNG 320 Modern English Grammar<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 442 Publication Design & Development<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 465 Thesis<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required WRT Electives:
      \n<\/strong>Two courses (6 SH)\u00a0in WRT at 200 level or above.<\/td>\n      		6\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL WRITING OPTION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 210W Managerial Writing<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 245 Technical Writing<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Select four courses from the following<\/strong>: WRT 246 Science Writing, WRT 247 Multimedia Writing, WRT 255 Advertising, Copywriting, and Promotion, WRT 270 Newswriting, WRT 321W Legal Writing, Research, and Analysis, WRT 340W Public Relations Writing, Concepts, and Practices, WRT 441 Magazine Editing, WRT 490 Practicum\/Internship<\/td>\n12 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum GPA in major 2.0.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


      \nGeneral Education<\/em><\/strong>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum.\u00a0 The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas.\u00a0 Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses<\/em><\/strong>; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements.\u00a0 Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/academic-programs-degrees\/<\/a><\/p>\n

      Electives<\/em><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0All degrees require 120 semester hours.\u00a0\u00a0Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all\u00a0students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/p>\n


      \nSample Four Year Plan: BA\u00a0Professional Writing: Business & Technical Writing Option<\/strong>
      \nFour-year plans are suggestions.\u00a0Plans change.\u00a0Consult your advisor\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: First Year Experience<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nWRT 171 Conversations with Predecessors<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      COMP 101 Intro to Comp\/Rhetoric<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 210W Managerial Writing<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 190 Writers’ Studio<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Arts<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 274 Form and Inspiration<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Speech Communication<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning*<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 3<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 245 Technical Writing<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 290 Writers’ Studio II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nLNG 320 Modern English Grammar<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nBusiness & Tech. Writing Elective I<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Humanities**<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Arts or Humanities**<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSemester 6<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 390 Writers’ Studio III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 442 Publication Design & Development<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT Elective II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Business & Tech. Writing Elective II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nBusiness & Tech. Writing Elective III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Personal Wellness<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT Elective I<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 7<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSemester 8<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Business and Tech. Writing Elective IV<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 465 Thesis Project<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElectives<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      You\u00a0must earn a\u00a02.5\u00a0overall\u00a0GPA or\u00a0higher\u00a0in Writing Major\u00a0courses.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Total Credits Required for the BA in Professional Writing = 120; Minimum GPA in major 2.0.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *May be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      ** All Bachelor of Arts degrees at WCSU require students to study a language other than English to at least the elementary level II.\u00a0 Students who have completed three years of a language other than English in high school with an overall \u201cC\u201d average or completed a total of four years of two languages other than English in high school with an overall \u201cB\u201d average have met this requirement.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      <\/a>B.A. in Professional Writing – Creative Writing Option<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Description<\/strong>:\u00a0The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing program prepares students for careers in fields that include creative writing, technical writing, public relations, online and print journalism, as well as writing intensive professions such as the law, publishing, business and education. Students may choose one of\u202fthree B.A. degree options: 1. Creative Writing, 2. Business and Technical Writing, 3. Journalism\u202fand Public Relations.<\/p>\n

      Degree Requirements<\/strong>
      \nAll degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.<\/p>\n

      Required Courses in the Major<\/strong>:\u00a051\u00a0SH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      WRITING CORE\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 171 Conversations with Predecessors<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 274 Form and Inspiration<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Writer\u2019s Studio\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 190 Writer\u2019s Studio<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 290 Writers\u2019 Studio II<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 390 Writer\u2019s Studio III<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required Upper-Level Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      LNG 320 Modern English Grammar<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 442 Publication Design & Development<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 465 Thesis<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required\u00a0WRT Electives:
      \n<\/strong>Two courses (6 SH)\u00a0in WRT at 200 level or above.<\/td>\n      		6\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      CREATIVE WRITING OPTION<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Select six courses from the following:<\/strong> WRT 242 Poetry Workshop I, WRT 243 Fiction Workshop I, WRT\/THR 244W Playwriting Workshop, WRT 247 Multimedia Writing, WRT 261 Forms of Poetry, WRT 262 Forms of Fiction, WRT 271 Human Interest Writing, WRT 339 Creative Essay, WRT 342 Poetry Workshop II, WRT 343 Fiction Workshop II, WRT 346 Playwriting Workshop II, WRT 345 Writing Prose Poetry and Flash Fiction, WRT 373 Editing & Copyediting, WRT 441 Magazine Editing.<\/p>\n

      Note the following course prerequisites:
      \nPrerequisites for WRT 342 Poetry Workshop II are WRT 242 Poetry Workshop I and WRT 261 Forms of Poetry.
      \nPrerequisites for WRT\u00a0343 Fiction Workshop II are WRT 243 Fiction Workshop I and WRT 262 Forms of Fiction.<\/td>\n

      		18\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum GPA in major 2.0.<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n

      General Education<\/em><\/strong>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum.\u00a0 The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas.\u00a0 Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses<\/em><\/strong>; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements.\u00a0 Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/academic-programs-degrees\/<\/a><\/p>\n

      Electives:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0All degrees require 120 semester hours.\u00a0\u00a0Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/p>\n


      \nSample Four Year Plan: BA\u00a0Professional Writing:\u00a0Creative\u00a0Writing Option<\/strong>
      \nFour-year plans are suggestions.\u00a0Plans change.\u00a0Consult your advisor\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: First Year Experience<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nWRT 171 Conversations with Predecessors<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      COMP 101 Intro to Comp\/Rhetoric<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Writing & information Literacy<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 190 Writers’ Studio<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Arts<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 274 Form and Inspiration<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Speech Communication<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning*<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 3<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nLNG 320 Modern English Grammar<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 290 Writers’ Studio II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nCreative Writing Elective II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Creative Writing Elective I<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Humanities**<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Arts or Humanities**<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSemester 6<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 390 Writers’ Studio III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 442 Publication Design & Development<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Social & Behavioral Science course III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nCreative Writing Elective IV<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Creative Writing Elective III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT Elective II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Personal Wellness<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT Elective I<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 7<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSemester 8<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Creative Writing Elective V<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 465 Thesis Project<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nCreative Writing Elective VI<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Total Credits Required for the BA in Professional Writing = 120; <\/strong>Minimum GPA in major 2.0.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *May be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2<\/p>\n

      ** All Bachelor of Arts degrees at WCSU require students to study a language other than English to at least the elementary level II.\u00a0 Students who have completed three years of a language other than English in high school with an overall \u201cC\u201d average or completed a total of four years of two languages other than English in high school with an overall \u201cB\u201d average have met this requirement.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      <\/a>B.A. in Professional Writing – Journalism & Public Relations Option<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Description<\/strong>:\u00a0The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing program prepares students for careers in fields that include creative writing, technical writing, public relations, online and print journalism, as well as writing intensive professions such as the law, publishing, business and education. Students may choose one of\u202fthree B.A. degree options: 1. Creative Writing, 2. Business and Technical Writing, 3. Journalism\u202fand Public Relations.<\/p>\n

      Degree Requirements<\/strong>
      \nAll degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.<\/p>\n

      Required Courses in the Major<\/strong>:\u00a051\u00a0SH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      WRITING CORE\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 171 Conversations with Predecessors<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 274 Form and Inspiration<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Writer\u2019s Studio\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 190 Writer\u2019s Studio<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 290 Writers\u2019 Studio II<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 390 Writer\u2019s Studio III<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required Upper-Level Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      LNG 320 Modern English Grammar<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 442 Publication Design & Development<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 465 Thesis<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required\u00a0WRT Electives:
      \n<\/strong>Two courses (6 SH)\u00a0in WRT at 200 level or above.<\/td>\n      		6\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      JOURNALISM AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OPTION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 270 News Writing<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 340 Public Relations Writing, Concepts and Practice<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 373 Editing and Copyediting<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Select three courses from the following:<\/strong> WRT 247 Multimedia Writing, WRT 255 Advertising, Copywriting, and Promotion, WRT 271 Human Interest Writing, WRT 279 Sports Writing, JLA\/WRT 321W Legal Writing, Research, and Analysis, WRT 335W Fact-Based Opinion Writing, WRT 338 Writing about Specialized Subjects, WRT 375 Book, Performance, and Restaurant Reviewing, WRT 441 Magazine Editing, WRT 490 Practicum\/Internship, COM 230 History of Mass Media, COM 243 Broadcast Writing<\/td>\n9\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum GPA in major 2.0.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


      \nGeneral Education<\/em><\/strong>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum.\u00a0 The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas.\u00a0 Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses<\/em><\/strong>; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements.\u00a0 Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/academic-programs-degrees\/<\/a><\/p>\n

      Electives:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>All degrees require 120 semester hours.\u00a0\u00a0Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all\u00a0students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/p>\n


      \nSample Four Year Plan: BA\u00a0Professional Writing:\u00a0Journalism & Public Relations Option<\/strong>
      \nFour-year plans are suggestions.\u00a0Plans change.\u00a0Consult your advisor\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning*<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 171 Conversations with Predecessors<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      COMP 101 Intro to Comp\/Rhetoric<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 270 News Writing<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 274 Form and Inspiration<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Arts<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Speech Communication<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 190 Writers’ Studio<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: First Year Experience<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 3<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nJournalism\/PR Elective I<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nLNG 320 Modern English Grammar<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 290 Writers’ Studio II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Humanities**<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Arts & Humanities**<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSemester 6<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 390 Writers’ Studio III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 442 Publication Design & Development<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 340 Public Relations Writing, Concepts, & Practices<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Journalism\/PR Elective II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 373 Editing & Copyediting<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Personal Wellness<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nJournalism & PR Options Course III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT Elective I<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 7<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSemester 8<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT Elective II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 465 Thesis Project<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Elective<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Total Credits Required for the BA in Professional Writing = 120; <\/strong>Minimum GPA in major 2.0.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *May be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2<\/p>\n

      ** All Bachelor of Arts degrees at WCSU require students to study a language other than English to at least the elementary level II.\u00a0 Students who have completed three years of a language other than English in high school with an overall \u201cC\u201d average or completed a total of four years of two languages other than English in high school with an overall \u201cB\u201d average have met this requirement.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Minors in Professional Writing<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      <\/a>Minor in Broadcast Journalism (18 S.H.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Required Communication course (3 SH)<\/u><\/em><\/strong>:<\/u><\/strong>
      \nCOM 146: Basic Video Production<\/p>\n

      Plus two (2) classes selected from the following list (6 SH):<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
      \nCOM 243 Broadcast Writing
      \nCOM 246 Intermediate Video Production
      \nCOM 247 Live News & Election Coverage
      \nCOM 252 Media Performance Techniques
      \nCOM 270 Fundamentals of Radio Broadcasting
      \nCOM 442 Communication Law
      \n
      \nRequired Writing course (3 SH)<\/u><\/em>:<\/u><\/strong>
      \nWRT 270: News Writing<\/p>\n

      Plus two (2) classes selected from the following list (6 SH)<\/u><\/em><\/strong>:<\/u><\/strong>
      \nWRT 279 Sports Writing
      \nWRT 335W Fact-Based Opinion Writing
      \nWRT 338 Writing about Specialized Subjects
      \nWRT 375 Book, Performance, and Restaurant Reviewing
      \nWRT 490 Internship\/Practicum in Writing<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      <\/a>Minor in Creative Writing (18 S.H.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Required Course (3 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
      \nWRT 242: Poetry Workshop I (CP) OR<\/strong> WRT 243: Fiction Workshop I (CP)<\/p>\n

      Plus any five (5) courses from among the following (15 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
      \n<\/em>WRT 242 Poetry Workshop I
      \nWRT 243 Fiction Workshop I
      \nWRT\/THR 244 Playwriting Workshop
      \nWRT 247 Multimedia Writing
      \nWRT 261 Forms of Poetry
      \nWRT 262 Forms of Fiction
      \nWRT 274 Form and Inspiration
      \nWRT 275 Topics in Professional Writing
      \nWRT 339 The Creative Essay
      \nWRT 342 Poetry Workshop II
      \nWRT 343 Fiction Workshop II
      \nWRT 345 Writing Prose Poetry & Flash Fiction
      \nWRT\/THR 346 Advanced Playwriting Workshop
      \nWRT 371W Writing the Weird: Conspiracy Theories
      \nWRT 377W The Writing Life
      \nCOM 242 Scriptwriting<\/p>\n

      Note<\/em>: In order to take WRT 342 Poetry Workshop II, the student must first take WRT 242 Poetry Workshop I and WRT 261 Forms of Poetry. In order to take WRT 343 Fiction Workshop II, the student must first take WRT 243 Fiction Workshop I and WRT 262 Forms of Fiction.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      <\/a>Minor in Journalism (18 S.H.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Required course (3 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
      \nWRT 270 News Writing<\/p>\n

      Plus any five (5) courses from among the following (15 SH):<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
      \nWRT 247 Multimedia Writing
      \nWRT 255 Advertising, Copywriting, and Promotion
      \nWRT 271 Human Interest Writing
      \nJLA\/WRT 321W Legal Writing, Research, and Analysis (W2)
      \nWRT 335W Fact-Based Opinion Writing
      \nWRT 338 Writing about Specialized Subjects
      \nWRT 340W Public Relations Writing
      \nCOM 230 History of Mass Media
      \nCOM 243 Broadcast Writing<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      <\/a>Minor in Professional Writing (18 S.H.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Required courses (6 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
      \n<\/em>WRT 210W\u00a0Managerial Writing (W2)
      \nWRT 245W Technical Writing (W2)<\/p>\n

      Plus any two (2) of the following Creative Writing courses (6 SH):<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
      \n<\/em>WRT 242: Poetry Workshop I (CP)
      \nWRT 243: Fiction Workshop I (CP)
      \nWRT\/THR 244: Playwriting Workshop (CP)
      \nWRT 247 Multimedia Writing
      \nWRT 345 Writing Prose Poetry & Flash Fiction
      \nWRT 349 Creative Essay<\/p>\n

      Plus any two (2) of the following Journalism\/Public Relations courses (6 SH):<\/span>
      \n<\/u><\/em><\/strong>WRT 247 Multimedia Writing
      \n<\/em>WRT 255 Advertising, Copywriting, and Promotion
      \nWRT 270\u00a0 News Writing
      \nJLA\/WRT 321W: Legal Writing, Research, and Analysis (W2)
      \nWRT 338 Writing about Specialized Subjects
      \nWRT 340W\u00a0 Public Relations Writing, Concepts and Practices<\/p>\n

      Note<\/em>: In order to take WRT 342 Poetry Workshop II, the student must first take WRT 242 Poetry Workshop I and WRT 261 Forms of Poetry. In order to take WRT 343 Fiction Workshop II, the student must first take WRT 243 Fiction Workshop I and WRT 262 Forms of Fiction.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      <\/a>Minor in Sports Media (18 S.H.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Required Courses (9 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
      \nCOM 146 Basic Video Production
      \nWRT 270 News Writing
      \nWRT 279 Sports Writing<\/p>\n

      Plus three (3) courses selected from the following (9 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
      \n<\/em>CS 110 Website Production
      \nDIMA 100 Introduction to Digital Interactive Media
      \nCOM 243 Broadcast Writing
      \nWRT 247 Multimedia Writing
      \nCOM 252 Media Performance Techniques
      \nCOM 270 Fundamentals of Radio Broadcasting
      \nSports Writing Internship
      \nOther courses by advisement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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