{"id":109,"date":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1213\/sas\/programs\/writing-linguistics-the-creative-process\/"},"modified":"2023-02-06T13:56:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T18:56:56","slug":"writing-linguistics-the-creative-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2223\/sas\/programs\/writing-linguistics-the-creative-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing and Literature"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Oscar De Los Santos, Chair<\/em><\/strong>
\ndelossantoso@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nHI 219E
\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

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Faculty<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dr. Brian Clements<\/td>\nDr. Kelli Custer<\/td>\nProf. Anthony D\u2019Aries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr. Oscar De Los Santos, chair<\/em><\/td>\nProf. Bonnie Denmark<\/td>\nDr. Edward Hagan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr. Heather Levy<\/td>\nDr. Shouhua Qi<\/td>\nProf. John Roche<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

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

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  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

     <\/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

      Learning Outcomes\u2014BA English and BS in Secondary English Education<\/span><\/p>\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

         <\/p>\n

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

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

        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

         <\/p>\n

        Degree Programs in Writing<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\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><\/a>
        \nBroadcast Journalism
        \nCreative Writing
        \nJournalism
        \nProfessional Writing
        \nSports Media<\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

        Degree Programs in English<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\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

          Bachelor of Arts
          \n<\/strong>          English<\/a><\/p>\n

          Bachelor of Science
          \n<\/strong>          English: Secondary Certification<\/a><\/p>\n

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

           <\/p>\n


          \n          <\/a>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 (51 S.H) <\/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, cognates (where applicable), and free 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 (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 274 Form and Inspiration (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Writer\u2019s Studio\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 190 Writer\u2019s Studio (FY)<\/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 (W3)<\/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 (W2)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 245W Technical Writing (W2)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Select four courses from the following<\/strong>: WRT 246 Science Writing (W2), WRT 247 Multimedia Writing, WRT 255 Advertising, Copywriting, and Promotion, WRT 270 Newswriting, WRT 321W Legal Writing, Research, and Analysis (W2), WRT 340W Public Relations Writing, Concepts, and Practices (W2), WRT 490 Practicum\/Internship<\/td>\n12 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Minimum GPA in major 2.5.<\/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 General Education requirements, which \u00a0are indicated in the parentheses after the course titles. 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>:<\/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


          \n          <\/a>Sample 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
          Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\nSH\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          MAT 100 or Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 171 Conversations with Predecessors (CP, Rpt. 1)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 101 Composition I (W1)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 103W Comp. II: Res & Writing\u00a0 (IL, W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Critical Thinking (CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Oral Communication (OC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 274 Form and Inspiration (CP)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nLNG 320 Modern English Grammar<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 190 Writers’ Studio (FY)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Scientific Inquiry (SI)<\/td>\n4<\/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 (CP)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 210W Managerial Writing (W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 245W Technical Writing (W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 290 Writers’ Studio II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC, Rpt. 2)<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Health and Wellness (HW)<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nGen Ed: Repeat Competency<\/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
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT Elective 1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 390 Writers’ Studio III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nBusiness and Tech Writing Elective 2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 442 Publication Design & Development<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Business and Tech Writing Elective 1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 7<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Business and Tech Writing Elective 3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 465 Senior Thesis (CE, W3)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT Elective 2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nBusiness and Tech Elective 4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Electives<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nFree Electives<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/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\u00a0Communication\u00a0= 120; Minimum GPA\u00a0in major\u00a02.5.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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. However,\u00a0you\u00a0must still complete at least one Intercultural Competency course.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          <\/a>B.A. in Professional Writing – Creative Writing Option (51 S.H.)<\/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, cognates (where applicable), and free 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 (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 274 Form and Inspiration (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Writer\u2019s Studio\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 190 Writer\u2019s Studio (FY)<\/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 (W3)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Required WRT Electives: <\/strong>Two (2) courses in WRT at 200 level or above.<\/td>\n6\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Creative\u00a0Writing Option\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Select six courses from the following:<\/em> WRT 242 Poetry Workshop I, WRT 243 Fiction Workshop I, WRT\/THR 244W Playwriting Workshop (CP), 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.<\/p>\n

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

          Prerequisites for WRT 342 Poetry Workshop II are WRT 242 Poetry Workshop I and WRT 261 Forms of Poetry.<\/p>\n

          Prerequisites 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 2.5.<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

           <\/p>\n

          General 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 General Education requirements, which are indicated in the parentheses after the course titles. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link. https:\/\/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


          \n          <\/a>Sample 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
          Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          MAT 100 or Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 171 Conversations with Predecessors (CP, Rpt. 1)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 101 Composition I (W1)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 103W Comp. II: Res & Writing (IL, W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Critical Thinking (CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Oral Communication (OC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 274 Form and Inspiration (CP)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nLNG 320 Modern English Grammar<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 190 Writers’ Studio (FY)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Scientific Inquiry (SI)<\/td>\n4<\/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 (CP)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nCreative Writing Elective 2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Creative Writing Elective 1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC, Rpt. 2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 290 Writers’ Studio II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Health & Wellness (HW)<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Repeat Competency<\/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: Breadth<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 442 Publication Design & Development<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nCreative Writing Elective 4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 390 Writers’ Studio III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT Elective 1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Creative Writing Elective 3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/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
          Creative Writing Elective 5<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 465 Senior Thesis (CE, W3)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT Elective 2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nCreative Writing Course<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Electives<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nFree Electives<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Total Credits Required for the BA in\u00a0Professional\u00a0Writing\u00a0= 120<\/strong>
          \nMinimum GPA\u00a0in major\u00a02.5.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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. However,\u00a0you\u00a0must still complete at least one Intercultural Competency course.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          <\/a>B.A. in Professional Writing – Journalism & Public Relations Option (51 S.H.)<\/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, cognates (where applicable), and free 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 (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 274 Form and Inspiration (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Writer\u2019s Studio\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 190 Writer\u2019s Studio (FY)<\/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 (W3)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Required\u00a0WRT Electives: <\/strong><\/p>\n

          Two (2) courses in WRT at 200 level or above.<\/td>\n

          		6\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Journalism and Public Relations\u00a0Option<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 270 News Writing<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 340W 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 (3) 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 (W2), WRT 335W Fact-Based Opinion Writing (W2), WRT 338 Writing about Specialized Subjects, WRT 375 Book, Performance, and Restaurant Reviewing, 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 2.5.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          General 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 General Education requirements, which \u00a0are indicated in the parentheses after the course titles. 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>\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


          \n          <\/a>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\n
          Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          MAT 100 or Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 171 Conversations with Predecessors (CP, Rpt. 1)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 101 Composition I (W1)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Oral Communication (OC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 274 Form and Inspiration (CP)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 103W Comp II: Res & Writing (IL, W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Critical Thinking (CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nLNG 320 Modern English Grammar<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 190 Writers’ Studio (FY)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Scientific Inquiry (SI)<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 3<\/strong><\/td>\nSH\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 172 Conversations with Contemporaries (CP)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nJournalism\/PR Elective 1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 270 News Writing<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT Elective 1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 290 Writers’ Studio II<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC, Rpt. 2)<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Health and Wellness (HW)<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nGen Ed: Repeat Competency<\/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: Repeat Competency 3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 340W Public Relations Writing, Concepts, and Practice (W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 373 Editing and Copyediting<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nJournalism\/PR Elective 2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 390 Writers’ Studio III<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 442 Publications Design & Development<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 7<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Journalism\/PR Elective 3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nWRT 465 Senior Thesis (CE, W3)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT Elective 2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Electives<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Electives<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Total Credits Required for the BA in\u00a0Professional Writing\u00a0= 120<\/strong>
          \nMinimum GPA\u00a0in major\u00a02.5.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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. However,\u00a0you\u00a0must still complete at least one Intercultural Competency course.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

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

           <\/p>\n

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

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

          Two (2) classes 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 (prereq. THR 181)
          \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.)<\/span><\/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 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\/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.)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          Required course (3 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
          \nWRT 270:\u00a0 News Writing<\/p>\n

          Plus any five (5) courses from among the following (15 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
          \n<\/em>WRT 255: Advertising, Copywriting, and Promotion
          \nWRT 271:\u00a0 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:\u00a0 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.)<\/span><\/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):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
          \n<\/em>WRT 242: Poetry Workshop I (CP)
          \nWRT 243: Fiction Workshop I (CP)
          \nWRT\/THR 244: Playwriting Workshop (CP)
          \nWRT 342: Poetry Workshop II
          \nWRT 343: Fiction Workshop II<\/p>\n

          Plus any two (2) of the following Journalism\/Public Relations courses (6 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
          \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.)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          Required Courses (9 SH):<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
          \nCOM 146 Basic Video
          \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

           <\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

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

          Description<\/strong>: The study of literature 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: 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, cognates (where applicable), and free electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.<\/p>\n

          Required Courses in the Major<\/strong>:\u00a048\u00a0SH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          ENG\u00a0130W English Seminar (IL,\u00a0W2)<\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 209 American Literature to 1865\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 210 American Literature from 1865\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 211 English Literature to 1798\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 212 English Literature from 1798\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 213 Classics\u00a0of Western Literature\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 307W Shakespeare I OR ENG 308W Shakespeare II\u00a0(W2)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 315 Critical Theory<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 470 Senior Seminar\u00a0(CE, W3)<\/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
          Three 300-level literature courses<\/td>\n9 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Three 400-level literature courses (not ENG 402 Teaching Literature in Schools)<\/td>\n9 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Students must earn a C (2.0) or better in\u00a0all communication\u00a0courses\u00a0in the major.<\/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. General Education Requirements include both competency and breadth requirements. In some cases, major courses will satisfy General Education requirements, which are indicated in the parentheses after the course titles. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link.\u00a0https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2021\/academic-programs-degrees\/<\/a><\/p>\n

          Cognates<\/em><\/strong>: In some programs there are courses outside of the major that are\u00a0required\u00a0as pre-requisites or enhancements to the major course work. These courses may satisfy competencies and they will count toward the\u00a0general education\u00a0breadth requirement.\u00a0If\u00a0cognate\u00a0courses are\u00a0required,\u00a0they are included in the\u00a0list of courses\u00a0required\u00a0in the major.<\/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
          Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          First Year Navigation (FY)*<\/td>\n1-3<\/td>\nENG 130W English Seminar (IL,\u00a0W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 209 American Lit to 1865 (CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 210 American Lit from 1865\u00a0(CT RPT\u00a01)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 101 Composition I\u00a0(W1)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          MAT 100(P)\u00a0Intermediate Math\u00a0OR<\/strong>\u00a0Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning<\/td>\n3-4<\/td>\nGen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)\u00a0OR<\/strong>\u00a0Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Intercultural Competency\u00a0(IC)*<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC, RPT\u00a02)*<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective\u00a0(Only if FY is 1 SH)<\/td>\n3<\/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 (CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 211 Eng. List from 1798\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 213 Classics of Western Lit\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 200 Level Lit Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nGen Ed: Scientific Inquiry (SI)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Rpt. Competency 3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nGen Ed: Health and Wellness (HW)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed:\u00a0Creative Process\u00a0(CP) OR\u00a0Oral Communication\u00a0(OC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Creative Process (CP) OR\u00a0Oral Communication\u00a0(OC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 5<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 315 Critical Theory<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG\u00a0300 Level Lit Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 307W Shakespeare I\u00a0(W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 300 Level\u00a0Lit\u00a0Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG\u00a0300 Level Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Breadth (RPT 3)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Semester 7<\/strong><\/td>\nSH\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          400 Level Major Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 470 Senior Seminar (CE, W3)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          400 Level Major Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n400 Level Lit Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/td>\n3<\/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

          *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. However, they must still complete at least one Intercultural Competency course.<\/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

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n


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

          Degree Requirements<\/strong>
          \nAll degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH), including major requirements, general education requirements, cognates (where applicable), and free 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\u00a0130W English Seminar (IL,\u00a0W2)<\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 209 American Literature to 1865\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 210 American Literature from 1865\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 211 English Literature to 1798\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 212 English Literature from 1798\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 213 Classics\u00a0of Western Literature\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 276 English Language Skills<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 307W Shakespeare I OR ENG 308W Shakespeare II\u00a0(W2)<\/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\u00a0(CE, W3)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Required Major Electives as follows:<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          One\u00a0300-level literature\u00a0courses<\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          One\u00a0400-level literature courses (not ENG 402 Teaching Literature in Schools)<\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Cognates<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Creative Process must be taken in\u00a0the fine arts<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Scientific Inquiry must be a lab science<\/td>\n4 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed:\u00a0Quantitative Reasoning must be in Math<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          HIS 148\u00a0or 149 American History<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Certification Requirements<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 206 Introduction to Education\u00a0(IL, OC)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 212 Educational Psychology: Childhood & Adolescence II (W2)<\/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\u00a0(W3)<\/td>\n1 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 342 Student Teaching\u00a0Secondary Education (Grade 7-12)\u00a0(CE)<\/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

          Cognates<\/em><\/strong>: In some programs there are courses outside of the major that are required as pre-requisites or enhancements to the major course work. These courses may satisfy competencies and they will count toward the\u00a0general education\u00a0breadth requirement.\u00a0If cognate courses are required,\u00a0they are included in the\u00a0list of courses required in the major.<\/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


          \nSample Four Year Plan: BS Secondary Education:\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
          ED 102 FY for Secondary Ed\u00a0(FY)<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nENG 130W English Seminar (IL,\u00a0W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 209 American Lit to 1865 (CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 210 American Lit from 1865\u00a0(CT RPT\u00a01)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 101 Composition I\u00a0(W1)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFine Arts (CP)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          MAT 100(P)\u00a0Intermediate Math\u00a0OR<\/strong>\u00a0Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning<\/td>\n3-4<\/td>\nGen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)\u00a0OR<\/strong>\u00a0Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Intercultural Competency*\u00a0(IC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          HIS 148\/149 American History\u00a0(CT)<\/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 (CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 211 Eng. List from 1798\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 213 Classics of Western Lit\u00a0(CT)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG\u00a0300 Level Lit Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 206 Intro to Education (IL, OC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nEPY\u00a0212 Ed PSY: Child & Adol. II\u00a0(W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          HPX 215 Health Issues in Schools<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Scientific Inquiry (SI)<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gen Ed: Creative Process (CP) OR Oral Communication (OC)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Elective<\/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>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/strong><\/td>\nSH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 315 Critical Theory<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 400 Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 307W Shakespeare I (W2)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nENG 470 Senior Seminar (CE, W3)<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          WRT 347 Teaching Writ in Schools<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGen Ed: Health & Wellness<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ENG 402 Teaching Lit in Schools<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFree Electives<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free electives<\/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 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\u00a0(W3)<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ED 440 Integrating Language<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nED 342 Student Teaching Secondary Education (Grade 7-12)\u00a0(CE)<\/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: requires 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 a C average in high school have met this requirement. However, they must still complete at least one Intercultural Competency course.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          <\/a>Minors in English<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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

           <\/p>\n

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

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

          Required Courses:<\/em><\/span>
          \n<\/strong>ENG 130W English Seminar
          \nTwo (2) 200-level Courses in American Literature (ENG 209 American Literature to 1865, ENG 210 American Literature from 1865, and\/or ENG 214 African American Literature)<\/em>
          \nTwo (2) 300-level Courses in American Literature (ENG 348 Early American Literature, ENG 349 American Literature of Identity 1820-1920)<\/em>
          \nOne (1) 400-level Courses in American Literature (ENG 413 Genre Study, ENG 450 Studies in Major Authors, ENG 453 Special Topics in Literature)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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