Majors & Programs
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Majors
ENGL 101. Elements of Composition (3; F, S)
Three hours per week. An emphasis on the principles of writing and an introduction
to the reading of
college-level prose.
ENGL 103. Introductory Writing (3; F, S)
Three hours per week. A student must earn at least a 鈥淐-鈥� or the course must be repeated.
This course
must be completed within the student鈥檚 first year of study. ENGL 103 focuses on the
development of
skills necessary for reading analytically and writing clear, accurate, coherent expository
prose. It also
introduces students to basic research skills, library resources, and documentation
systems. Students
who pass ENGL 103 but do not pass the ENGL 103 Exit Exam are required to enroll in
ENGL 214WI prior
to reaching 60 credit hours, and must pass ENGL 214WI in order to graduate.
Minors
A minor in English is an opportunity to study literature, writing, storytelling, rhetoric, or the English language in a way that complements your interests and goals.
A writing minor of 15 credit hours is offered for students who seek a career in creative writing or journalism, or who are pursuing professional goals that require the ability to analyze what they read and to communicate clearly and effectively.
Certificates
The Certificate in Editing program is designed to provide a sound basis in the skills required for editing careers, including grammatical correctness, issues of style, authorial voice, and fact-checking, as well as document design and publication in online and print environments.