Programs of Study
The English Major
Students majoring in English receive a broad general-education background that prepares them for transfer to four-year colleges, where they can continue their studies in rhetoric, writing, and literature, or where they can begin other majors in and outside of the liberal arts. Students who take a BA in English find employment in education, publishing, business, and the arts. In addition, the BA in English is excellent preparation for law school and for graduate school in English or another related field. Finally, some students who earn an AA in English go on to study for a bachelor's in business, thereby combining excellent communications skills with business acumen. For more information, go to the College Catalog and choose "Academic Programs" and then "English."
The Journalism Major
Students majoring in journalism receive a broad general-education background that, while preparing them for transfer to a four-year college in a variety of fields, also develops their writing skills. Journalism students typically take three courses in the major, including an externship that involves working at a professional newspaper, radio station, or other enterprise, where they can learn the basics of career writing. For more information, go to the College Catalog and choose "Academic Programs" and then "Journalism."
The Writing Major
Strong writing skills are essential for success in many occupations. Students taking the "Writing" option will acquire writing skills of various kinds: creative, professional/technical, journalistic, and "transactional" (business, managerial, or "work-world"). Students are required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours, selecting at least four courses from the list of 8 courses below -- which comprise the Writing "Major" (or Liberal Arts Writing Option).
- ENG 205 Introduction to Journalism 3 credits
- ENG 206 Journalism Workshop 3 credits
- ENG 235 Creative Writing I 3 credits
- ENG 236 Creative Writing II 3 credits
- ENG 237 Advanced Writing Workshop 3 credits
- ENG 238 Technical Writing 3 credits
- ENG 240 Business Communication 3 credits
- ENG 260 Scriptwriting 3 credits
