Sample Degree Plan
Writing, B.A. Sample Degree Map
The Writing, B.A. degree offers a broad education in the literature of current and historical times and cultures, emphasizing critical reading and thoughtful writing. Traditional literary and historical analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama is basic to the discipline; however, that study may be extended in many ways. Options include film, cultural studies, language study, pedagogy, and creative writing. Graduates of the department are employed by journals, publishers, business firms, arts organizations, and schools; some also go on to graduate programs in English, education, American studies, journalism, law, social work, and creative writing.
Sample Degree Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
WRTG 260 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 |
ENGL 100 | Craft of Writing | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
WRTG 261 | Intro to Writing Professions | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
WRTG XXX | Rhetorical or Creative Category Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
WRTG 372 | Grammar and Style for Writers | 3 |
WRTG XXX | Rhetorical or Creative Category Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
WRTG 365 | Form and Theory of Writing | 3 |
WRTG XXX | Rhetorical or Creative Category Course | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | |
Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
WRTG XXX | Rhetorical or Creative Category Course | 3 |
WRTG XXX | Professional Category Course | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | |
Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
WRTG XXX | Professional Category Course | 3 |
WRTG XXX | Professional Category Course | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | |
Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
WRTG 495 | Senior Writing Capstone | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Minor Course | 3 | |
Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |