2020-2021 Bradford Campus Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Writing, BA
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Contact: Dr. Nancy McCabe, Program Director
The writing program is designed to give students background for writing in a variety of genres and forms and to help them develop a critical and sensitive use of language for professional and creative application. Students complete a core group of courses before choosing either a creative or a professional concentration. The major includes literature courses that acquaint students with the tradition of writing in English and that serve as models for their own writing.
Writers can work professionally in journalism, arts administration, technical writing, publishing, communications, public relations, teaching, and business. Writing majors can pursue graduate study in creative writing, journalism, communications, business, law, education, or literature.
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Course Requirements in the Major
Take four courses from the following list:
Requirements in Literature
One course from each of the following groupings, including at least one course at the 1300 level or above
Other Required Courses
- One Arts and Letters General Education course in Theatre, Music, or Visual Art 3
- WRITNG 1451 - CAPSTONE: WRITING
- Second language proficiency through and including the intermediate level (or the equivalent) - 0-9 Credits
Total credits in the major: 39
Creative Writing Track Requirements
Three of the following courses, two at the 1300 level or above
Professional Writing Track Requirements
Three of the following courses, two at the 1300 level or above:
Please be advised
Please be advised that some programs or courses of study require that students complete rotations, fieldwork, internships/externships and/or teaching assignments at facilities external to the university, while other programs or courses of study may offer voluntary internships or externships at facilities external to the university. Depending on the program or course, such facilities will or may require a criminal background check, an act 33/34 clearance (if applicable), and perhaps a drug screen to determine participant qualification or eligibility. Additionally, in order to become licensed, many states will inquire as to whether the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a felonious or illegal act associated with alcohol and/or substance abuse.
Suggested Course of Study BA in Writing
Second Year
- Writing core courses - 10 Credits
- Literature course - 3 Credits
- Minor courses - 6 Credits
- General education courses - 12 Credits
Third Year
- Writing core course - 3 Credits
- Writing courses - 7 Credits
- Literature course - 3 Credits
- Minor course - 3 Credits
- General education courses - 15 Credits
Fourth Year
- Writing course - 3 Credits
- Writing elective - 3 Credits
- Capstone - 3 Credits
- Minor courses - 6 Credits
- General education courses and electives - 13 Credits
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