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Dec 23, 2024
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2023-2024 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]
English - Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis (B.A.)
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Program Summary
The Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis in English prepares students for a variety of careers in publishing, technical/professional communication, and teaching college-level composition.
Program Information
- All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
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General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)
See General Education for course options. - Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
- Knowledge Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)
Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Knowledge Area requirements. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)
- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language requirement 16 Credits
** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. These credits are typically counted in the degree total at the bottom of the page. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details. English - Rhetoric and Writing Curriculum (45 Credits)
Core Required Courses (6 Credits)
Note
ENGL 2400 is required for English majors and minors as a prerequisite to 3000- and 4000-level classes, and with ENGL 2700 for 4000-level classes. Rhetoric and Writing Core (21 Credits)
Literature Options (18 Credits)
3000-Level Literature Surveys (9 Credits)
Select 9 credits from the following: 4000-Level Literature Courses (9 Credits)
Select 9 credits from the following: Free Electives (24-32 Credits)
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details. Total Credits, B.A. Degree: 120
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