English and Communication Studies Major (BA) - Writing, Editing, and Publishing Concentration

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The English and Communication Studies major with a concentration in writing, editing, and publishing requires 12 courses. Students integrate a broad foundation in critical analysis and textual study with guided practice in the craft of writing and editing for various contexts, media, and audiences (creative writing; journalism, and; writing for various fields including law and criminal justice, environmental studies, health sciences, and other areas).

Major Requirements

The major requires 12 courses as follows.

Three different exploratory foundations chosen from the following:

One theory or methods course:

One internship or practicum:

ENCM 3800-3810 - Disciplinary and Technical Writing Practicum
ENCM 3900 - Community-based Practicum
ENCM 3990 - Internship

Four concentration courses chosen from the following:

Note: Students may repeat a course number with different topics (e.g., 2 distinct ENCM 3500s could count as two of the five required intermediate courses).

Two intermediate engagement/experience electives chosen from the following:

Additional theory/methods, practicum, or concentration courses from the lists above
ENCM 3100-3150 - Studies in and across Culture

One senior seminar:

ENCM 5900 - Senior Seminar