{"id":99,"date":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T18:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2627252624251213\/sas\/programs\/english\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:47:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:47:28","slug":"writingliterture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/sas\/programs\/writingliterture\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing and Literature"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Dr. Brian Clements, Co-Chair<\/em><\/strong>
\nclementsb@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nHiggins Hall 219B, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-8876<\/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

Faculty<\/u><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Prof. Terrence Cheng<\/td>\nDr. Brian Clements, Co-Chair<\/strong><\/td>\nProf. Brian Cordell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prof. Anthony D\u2019Aries<\/td>\nDr. Oscar De Los Santos, Co-Chair<\/strong><\/td>\nDr. Heather Levy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr. Donald Moore<\/td>\nProf. John Roche<\/td>\nProf. Kiedra Taylor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/h3>\n

Overview<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Department of Writing and Literature offers Bachelor of Arts programs in Writing and English (including Creative Writing, Business and Technical Writing, and Journalism and Public Relations options), a Bachelor of Science program in Secondary English Education, 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 and Literature have opportunities to enrich their learning experiences through two Honor Societies (Pi Epsilon Pi and Sigma Tau Delta), 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

Mission<\/span><\/h3>\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 and literature.<\/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. Deliver one-to-one writing instruction to any student who seeks assistance in the Writing Center.<\/li>\n
  6. Maintain, enhance, and develop innovative new programs and courses in writing, literature, publishing, and related fields.<\/li>\n
  7. Train graduate students to teach writing in the classroom and undergraduate and graduate students to teach writing through service in the Writing Center.<\/li>\n
  8. 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
  9. Immerse students in a wealth of literary programming, writing events, and learning opportunities in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Learning Outcomes\u2014BA Professional Writing<\/u><\/h3>\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

      Learning Outcomes\u2014BA English and BS in Secondary Education: English<\/u><\/h3>\n

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

        \n
      1. Demonstrate familiarity with representative literary texts.<\/li>\n
      2. Read, interpret, and analyze literary texts within their proper historical, cultural, and literary contexts.<\/li>\n
      3. Conduct research into both primary and secondary sources on topics concerning authors, texts, and issues.<\/li>\n
      4. Develop original positions\/theses on authors, texts, and issues using both primary and secondary sources.<\/li>\n
      5. Pursue and present their original positions\/theses cogently in effective, polished prose with proper documentation using the MLA Style of citation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Pi Epsilon Pi<\/strong>
        \n<\/u>The Writing program in the Department of Writing and Literature 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.\u00a0All Writing major and minor students with at least Junior standing, at least two Writing courses completed beyond the W2 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

        Sigma Tau Delta<\/strong>
        \n<\/u>The English program sponsors Alpha Lambda Epsilon, a local chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. Sigma Tau Delta\u2019s central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies. Candidates for undergraduate membership must have completed at least three semesters of college work and a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond the usual requirements in freshman English. Members must also have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in English and rank at least in the highest 35 percent of their class in general scholarship. Students may contact the department chair for more information on becoming a member of Alpha Lambda Epsilon.<\/p>\n

        Degree Programs in Writing<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

        The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing in the Department of Writing and Literature 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

        Degree Programs in English
        \n<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Courses in English prepare students for success in a wide variety of careers. In literature, authors examine the challenges of human existence, and readers participate by discussing and writing about what makes texts and their ideas important and pertinent to new generations. We consider the English degree to be the \u201cdegree for life,\u201d because English courses develop three skills needed in any field:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. The ability to read analytically<\/li>\n
        2. The ability to think critically<\/li>\n
        3. The ability to write clearly<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          These skills are developed by close reading of literary texts and by exploring their personal and historical contexts. The English degree prepares students to enter fields where knowledge of texts, critical thinking, and written and oral communication are vital.<\/p>\n

          BA in English\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

          BS Secondary Education: English<\/a><\/p>\n

          Minor Programs<\/strong>
          \n          English<\/a>
          \n          American Literature<\/a><\/p>\n

          BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING (B.A.)<\/span><\/h2>\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 electives for a total of 120 semester hours.<\/p>\n

          <\/a>B.A. in Professional Writing – Business and Technical Writing Option<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\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
          \n<\/b>All degrees <\/span>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\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\u00a0Thesis<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Required\u00a0WRT Electives:
          \n<\/strong>Two\u00a0courses (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 245W 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 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

          \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>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\u00a0students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/p>\n


          \nSample Four Year Plan: BA <\/span>Professional Writing: Business & Technical Writing Option<\/span>
          \n<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

          Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your 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

          ** 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 – Creative Writing Option<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\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

          \u00a0<\/strong>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
          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\u00a0Thesis<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Required WRT Electives:\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Two courses (6 SH) in WRT at 200 level or above.<\/td>\n6 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Creative\u00a0Writing Option\u00a0<\/strong><\/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 345 Writing Prose Poetry and Flash Fiction, WRT 346 Playwriting Workshop II,\u00a0 WRT 373 Editing & Copyediting, WRT 441 Magazine Editing.<\/p>\n

          Note the following course prerequisites:<\/p>\n

          Prerequisite for WRT 342 Poetry Workshop II is WRT 242 Poetry Workshop I or WRT 261 Forms of Poetry.<\/p>\n

          Prerequisite for WRT\u00a0343 Fiction Workshop II is WRT 243 Fiction Workshop I or WRT 262 Forms of Fiction.<\/td>\n

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

          Sample Four Year Plan: BA Professional Writing: Creative Writing Option<\/strong>
          \n<\/b>Four-year plans are suggestions.\u00a0Plans change.\u00a0Consult your advisor\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0your plan.<\/span><\/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
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/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
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 5<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/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
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 7<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/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; 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 that students complete a language at or above the elementary II level. Students who have completed three years of a foreign language at a minimum of\u00a0a\u00a0C average in high school have met this requirement.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          <\/a>B.A. in Professional Writing – Journalism & Public Relations Option\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\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<\/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 340W Public Relations Writing, Concepts and Practice (WIL)<\/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

          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>\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

          Sample 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
          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
          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
          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 340W 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
          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; 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

          Minors in Professional Writing<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

          <\/a>Minor in Broadcast Journalism (18 S.H.)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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

          Two (2) courses selected from the following list (6 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
          \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<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

          Two (2) courses selected from the following list (6 SH)<\/u><\/em>:<\/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

          <\/a>Minor in Creative Writing (18 S.H.)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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

          Five (5) courses selected from the following list (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

          <\/a>Minor in Journalism (18 S.H.)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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

          Five (5) courses from the following\u00a0 list (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

          <\/a>Minor in Professional Writing (18 S.H.)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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

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

          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
          \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

          <\/a>Minor in Sports Media (18 S.H.)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

          Three (3) courses from the following list (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

           <\/p>\n

          <\/a>BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH (B.A.)<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

          Description<\/strong>: The study of literature prepares students for success in a wide variety of careers. In literature, authors examine the challenges of human existence and readers participate by discussing and writing about what makes texts and their ideas important and pertinent to new generations. We consider the English degree to be the \u201cdegree for life,\u201d because English courses develop three skills needed in any field: the ability to read analytically, to think critically, and to write clearly.<\/p>\n

          Degree Requirements
          \n<\/strong>All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH), including 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>: 42 SH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          ENG 130W English Seminar<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 209 American Literature to 1865<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 210 American Literature from 1865<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 211 English Literature to 1798<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 212 English Literature from 1798<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 214 African American Literature OR<\/strong> ENG 227 Voices of Empowerment<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 307W Shakespeare I OR<\/strong> ENG 308W Shakespeare II<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 315 Critical Theory<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 470 Senior Seminar<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Required Major Electives as follows:<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          One\u00a0200-level literature course<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Two 300-level literature courses<\/td>\n6 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Two 400-level literature courses (not ENG 402 Teaching Literature in Schools)<\/td>\n6 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Minimum\u00a0GPA for the BA in\u00a0English\u00a0=\u00a02.0 overall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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>:<\/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


          \n          <\/a>Sample Four Year Plan: BA\u00a0English<\/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>\nENG 130W English Seminar<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 209 American Lit to 1865<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 210 American Lit from 1865<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nCOMP 101 Intro to Comp\/Rhetoric<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Speech Communication<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 214 African American Literature<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Arts<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Elective<\/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
          ENG 211 English Lit to 1798<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 212 Eng. Lit from 1798<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 200 Level Major Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Personal Wellness<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Arts or Humanities*<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Humanities*<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 300 Level Literature Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 5<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 315 Critical Theory<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 307W Shakespeare I OR<\/strong> ENG 308W Shakespeare II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 300-Level Literature Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 400 Level Major Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 7<\/strong><\/td>\nSH\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 400 Level Major Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 470 Senior Seminar<\/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>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Total Credits Required for the BA in English = 120; Minimum GPA in 2.0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          *\u00a0All Bachelor of <\/span>Arts <\/span>degrees at WCSU require students to study a language other than English to at least the elementary level II.\u00a0 Students who have completed <\/span><\/span>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

          Course Restrictions <\/strong>
          \nFor a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          <\/a>BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION – ENGLISH (B.S.)<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

          Description<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0This\u00a0degree provides students with the breadth of knowledge of literature, writing, and modes of inquiry in the humanities,\u00a0so that students have the foundational knowledge they need\u00a0to educate others.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Degree Requirements<\/strong>
          \nAll degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH), including 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>:\u00a042 SH, Certification 35 SH<\/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\n\n
          ENG 130W English Seminar<\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 209 American Literature to 1865<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 210 American Literature from 1865<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 211 English Literature to 1798<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 212 English Literature from 1798<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 214 African American Literature OR<\/strong> ENG 227 Voices of Empowerment<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 276 English Language Skills<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 307W Shakespeare I OR<\/strong> ENG 308W Shakespeare II<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 315 Critical Theory<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 347 Teaching Writing in\u00a0the Schools<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 402 Teaching Literature in\u00a0the Schools<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 470 Senior Seminar<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Required Major Electives as follows:<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          One 300-level literature course<\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          One 400-level literature course (not ENG 402 Teaching Literature in Schools)<\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Fine Arts<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Lab Science<\/td>\n4 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Math<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          HIS 148 OR<\/strong> 149 American History<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 206 Introduction to Education<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 212 Educational Psychology: Childhood & Adolescence II<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          HPX 215 Health Issues in Schools<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          EPY 405 Intro to Special Education<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 385 Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools\u00a0co-req ED 386<\/em><\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED\u00a0386 Secondary Education Professional Dev. Experience\u00a0co-req ED 385<\/em><\/td>\n1 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 440 Integrating Language<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED\u00a0447 Teaching in Secondary Schools<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 340 Assessment of Teaching Strategies<\/td>\n1 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 342 Student Teaching Secondary Education (Grade 7-12)<\/td>\n12 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Minimum GPA for the BS\u00a0in\u00a0Education:\u00a0English\u00a0=\u00a03.0\u00a0overall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


          \nGeneral Education<\/em><\/strong>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. General Education Requirements include both competency and breadth requirements. In some cases, major courses will satisfy competencies. These are indicated in the parentheses after the course title. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link.\u00a0https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2021\/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

          Sample Four Year Plan: BS Secondary Education: English<\/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>\nENG 130W English Seminar<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 209 American Lit to 1865<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 210 American Lit from 1865<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          COMP 101 Intro to Comp\/Rhetoric<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning*<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities**<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective**<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          HIS 148 OR<\/strong> 149 American History<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 3<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 211 English Lit to 1798<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 212 Eng. List from 1798<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 227 Voices of Empowerment (fall) OR<\/strong> ENG 214 African American Literature (spring)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 300-level Literature Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 276 English Language Skills<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nEPY 212 Ed PSY: Child & Adol. II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 206 Intro to Education<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nHPX 215 Health Issues in Schools<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nGen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\n<\/td>\nGen Ed: Personal Wellness<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 5<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 307W Shakespeare I OR<\/strong> 308W Shakespeare II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 347W Teaching Writing in High School<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 315 Critical Theory<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 402 Teaching Literature in Schools<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Natural Sciences & Technology (CS 110 recommended)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 470 Senior Seminar<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 400-level Literature Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Fine Arts<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nElective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 7<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          EPY 405 Intro to Special Education<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nED 340 Assessment of Teaching Strategies<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 440 Integrating Language<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nED 342 Student Teaching Secondary Education<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 447 Teaching in Secondary Schools<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 385 Methods of Teaching (7-12)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 386 Sec. Ed. Prof. Dev. Exp.<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Total Credits Required for the BA in English = 120; Minimum GPA in 2.0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          *The BS Secondary Ed: English degree requires students to study a language other than English to at least the elementary level I.\u00a0 Students who have completed three years of a language other than English in high school with an overall “C” average or completed a total of four years of two languages other than English in high school with an overall “B” average have met this requirement.<\/p>\n

          Minors in English<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

          <\/a>Minor in American Literature (18 SH)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

          Please see your advisor to review all program requirements.<\/p>\n

          Required Courses (3 SH):
          \n<\/u><\/em><\/strong>ENG 130W English Seminar<\/p>\n

          Five (5) courses from the following list (15 SH):<\/em><\/strong>
          \nENG 209 American Literature to 1865
          \nENG 210 American Literature from 1865
          \nENG 214 African American Literature
          \nENG 217 American Dream: Visions & Revisions
          \nENG 348 Early American Literature
          \nENG 349 American Literature of Identity 1820-1920<\/p>\n

          Students may petition the Chair to apply the following courses to the minor when, in the Chair’s judgment, the topic is appropriate:
          \nENG 227 Topics in Ethnic and Minority Literature
          \nENG 414 Road Scholar
          \nENG 450 Studies in Major Authors
          \nENG 453 Special Topics in Literature<\/p>\n

          <\/a>Minor in English (18 SH)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

          Please see your advisor to review all program requirements.<\/p>\n

          Required Courses:<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
          \nENG 130W English Seminar
          \nTwo (2) 200-level English courses
          \nTwo (2) 300-level English courses
          \nOne (1) 400-level literature course<\/p>\n

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