English B.A. - Concentration: Professional and Digital Media Writing
Program Features
39 credits
Required courses (15 credits):
ENGL 163 may be replaced with a 100-level literature course with Chair's permission.
three of the following (9 credits):
(at least two of which must be at the 300 level or above)
| ENGL 218 | Sports Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 220 | Script Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 224 | Writing Children's Fiction | 3 credits |
| ENGL 225 | GN: Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 290 | Special Topics: | Semester hours arranged |
| ENGL 304 | Professional Writing: Advanced Technical, Administrative, and Grant Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 305 | Professional Writing: Public Relations | 3 credits |
| ENGL 306 | Professional Writing: Advertising | 3 credits |
| ENGL 307 | Professional Writing: Website Writing and Design | 3 credits |
| ENGL 308 | Professional Writing: Creative Campaigns in Public Service | 3 credits |
| ENGL 309 | Professional Writing for Social Media | 3 credits |
| ENGL 315 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 316 | Professional Writing: Magazine Journalism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 317 | Reviewing the Arts | 3 credits |
| ENGL 319 | Writing Creative Non-Fiction | 3 credits |
| ENGL 320 | Electronic Creative Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 415 | Computers and Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 437/ENGL 537 | Freelance Writing | 3 credits |
one Literature course at the 200-level and one at the 300-level or above (3 credits)
six additional credits from the following (18 credits):
| ENGL 486 | Internship in Written Expression | Semester Hours Arranged |
| DMET 255 | Digital Publishing for Graphics + Web | 3 credits |
| DMET 262 | Educational Communications and Technology | 3 credits |
| DMET 355 | Advanced Web Design | 3 credits |
| CMST 229 | Broadcast Journalism | 3 credits |
| CMST 255 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 credits |
| CMST 355 | Public Relations Theory | 3 credits |
| CMST 410 | Comparative Media | 3 credits |
| ART 220 | GN: Graphic Design I | 3 credits |
| ART 280 | GN: Design for Communication | 3 credits |
or other 200 - 400 level English Department offerings, or related courses from other departments.
Additional Requirements:
- Extracurricular writing requirements from among the following options:
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Two semesters in an editorial position on The Stroud Courier or Calliope;
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or a portfolio of published writing;
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or a portfolio of writing conducted for one or more reputable publications or agencies in the context of service learning or internship;
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or a combination of these options as agreed upon by the student, the Department chair, and the student's advisor.
- A minimum of 18 credits in English (not including ENGL 103) must be earned at East Stroudsburg University. A minimum of nine credits in English coursework at the 300-400 level must be earned at East Stroudsburg University.
- Please see the university requirements in this catalog.
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| ENGL 163 | GN: The Study of Literature | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Arts and Letters | 3 credits |
| | | |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ENGL 203 | GN: Advanced Composition | 3 credits |
| ENGL 2XX | 200-Level Literature Course | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Arts and Letters | 3 credits |
| | | |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| ENGL 204 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 215 | News Reporting and Writing | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ENGL 225 | GN: Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 231 | English Grammar | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| ENGL 3XX | Writing Course | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3XX | English Elective | 3 credits |
| ENGL 2XX | Writing Elective | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
| ENGL 486 | Internship in Written Expression | Semester Hours Arranged |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 120