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Nov 29, 2024
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2017-2018 Greensburg Campus Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Creative and Professional Writing, BA
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Students interested in English Creative and Professional Writing with an emphasis in journalism, fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction complete two basic courses in creative and professional writing, then choose six upper-level courses in the major and four literature courses. Students are encouraged to identify a genre emphasis and complete all courses in that genre (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, journalism). Journalism majors are strongly encouraged to complete a three-credit internship in addition to their required coursework.
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Introductory Courses
Complete two out of the three of the following introductory courses:
Writing Courses
After completing the introductory courses, students are encouraged to declare a genre (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or journalism) and complete all courses in that genre.
Note: Introductory courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
Additional Requirements 4 courses (12 credits)
All students must complete four courses of English Literature electives as part of the major requirements.
Related Area 4 courses (12 credits)
These courses are in an area approved by the student’s Academic Advisor.
Students may often choose a Minor rather than a related area which is often a total of 15 credits depending on the chosen Minor.
Englsih Writing Capston 1 course (3 credits)
This rigorous, senior seminar course is taken during the student’s senior year. Students complete a manuscript in their chosen genres and do a public presentation of their work as part of the course requirements.
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