Program Core: 15 Credits

• COMP 101 - Writing and Critical Thinking 4 Credit(s)
• COMP 201 - Writing Arguments 4 Credit(s)
• COMP 203- Introduction to Professional Writing 4 Credit(s)
• COMP 401 - Directed Professional Writing 3 Credit(s)

Applied Writing: 12-16 Credits

At least four Applied Writing courses are required, from anywhere in this list. The five group labels are not prescriptive but descriptive, intended to facilitate students’ planning and conversations with advisers. One required course in this category may be replaced with an additional language or theory course or an approved internship. No more than four credits of internship(s) can count towards Applied Writing credit. At least two Applied Writing courses totaling at least six credits must be taken in residence.

Language Course: 3 Credits

select one

• LNGS 301 - Language and Structure 3 Credit(s)
• LNGS 302 - Language and Meaning 3 Credit(s)
• LNGS 309 - History of the English Language 3 Credit(s)
• LNGS 310 - American English Grammar 3 Credit(s)
• LNGS 320 - Theories of Language 3 Credit(s)
• Or other approved LNGS or equivalent

Theory Course: 3 Credits

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• COMP 402 - Composition Theory 3 Credit(s)
• COMP 405 - Writing Center Theory 3 Credit(s)
• COMP 430 - Theory of Rhetoric 3 Credit(s)
• COMP 505 - Rhetorical Criticism 3 Credit(s)
• COMP 507 - Theory of Composition 3 Credit(s)
• COMP 530 - Theory of Rhetoric 3 Credit(s)

Note(s)

• Ordinarily, no more than two courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for both the English and the Communication majors.  
• No more than 6 credits in the minor can be used to satisfy other college major or minor requirements.  
• No more than one online course and no more than one reduced-time course (e.g., a Winter or Summer Session course lasting fewer than six weeks) may be used to satisfy the requirements for the major.
• Students may count up to 12 credits of internships towards their 120 credits to graduate. However, no more than four credits of any internships may count towards the major. 
• A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for all courses counted toward the major, minor, or specialization.