English, B.A. - Journalism Option
The Print Journalism option of the BA in English Department offers both instruction in theoretical principles as well as practice in the various elements of journalism, including editing and journalistic specializations like feature writing. As strong written communication skills are the cornerstone of employment and furthered education, you can develop a passion for the journalism field or gain the skills to thrive in whatever career path you desire. Graduates of this program receive a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English degree with an option in Print Journalism.
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Major in English, BA
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ENGLISH CORE COURSES
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BA ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS - NO OPTION
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Any additional English courses taken above the minimum will be included here for major GPA per University policy
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DEVELOPING LEVEL COURSES - See Appendix 19 hours
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EARLY PERIOD DEVELOPING LEVEL
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One course from the Developing Level area must be from the earlier period, ENGL 231, 233 or 235.
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ADVANCED STUDY - See Appendix 221 hours
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ELECTIVES - See Appendix 3
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BA ENGLISH CAPSTONE COURSE - Choose 1 of the following:3–4 hours
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Departmental Honors
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Digital Portfolio
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Appendix 1. DEVELOPING LEVEL COURSES
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World Lit I or World Lit II - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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World Literature 1
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World Literature 2
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Early British or Later British - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Early British Literature
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Later British Literature
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American Literary Tradition I or Later American - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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American Literary Tradition I
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Later American Literature
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Appendix 2. ADVANCED STUDY
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Pre-1800 Literature - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Old Eng Lang and Literature
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Middle Eng Lang and Literature
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Chaucer
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The English Renaissance
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17th Cen Lit Prior Restoration
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Milton
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Romantic Literature
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The British Novel (with Title = The English Novel: 18C)
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The British Novel (with Title = The English Novel: 18C)
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Early American Literature
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American Literature - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Early American Literature
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The American Renaissance
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Development of the Amer Novel
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Realism and Naturalism to 1920
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Modern Amer Fiction, 1920-1945
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Modern American Drama
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Modern American Poetry
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Contemporary Amer Lit: 1945-P
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Smnr Sel Am Auth:
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Ethnic American Lit Since 1945
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British Literature - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Chaucer
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The English Renaissance
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Shakespeare
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17th Cen Lit Prior Restoration
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Milton
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Romantic Literature
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Vict Lit: Madwmn & Decadnt Men
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British Literature Since 1914
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The British Novel
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Seminar of British Writers
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Appendix 3. ELECTIVES
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Writing Studies Elective (1 required) - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Intro to Rhetoric for Writers
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Technical Writing
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Fundamentals of Journalism
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Advanced Reporting in a Diverse World
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Business Writing
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Feature Writing and Magazine Journalism
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Rhetorical Analysis
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Reading/Writing for Civic Chng
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Sp Top Writing:
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Creative Writing
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Digital Portfolio
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Intro to Rhetoric for Writers
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Technical Writing
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Business Writing
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Rhetorical Analysis
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Reading/Writing for Civic Chng
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Sp Top Writing:
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Creative Writing
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Digital Portfolio
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Media Elective (1 required) - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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The Art of Film
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History Of Film
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Film and American Society
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Politics, Film & Electronic Media
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Sci Fiction, Technology & Film
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English Electives (1 required) - Choose 1 class from:
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Any ENGL course(s)
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Any WRIT course(s)
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Option in Journalism
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FOUNDATIONS IN JOURNALISM12 hours
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Journalism & Society
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Fundamentals of Journalism
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Advanced Reporting in a Diverse World
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Investigative and Computer Assisted Reporting
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PROFESSIONAL EMPHASIS - See Appendix 113–21 hours
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ELECTIVES FOR JOURNALISM - Choose 12 hours from:12 hours
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Public Relations I: Intro to Principles & Theory
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Radio Production
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Television Production
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Media Aesthetics & Criticism
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Producing for Digital Media
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Media Writing: News
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Media and Women's Culture
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Gender and Communication
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Documentary Film I: Concepts
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Public Relations II: Public Relations Writing
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Digital Media Writing
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Social Media Campaigns
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Comm
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Comm
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Advanced Television Production
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Broadcast News Reporting
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Topics in Communication
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Documentary Filmmaking II
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Leadership and Media
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Political Communication
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Web Writing
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Rhetorical Analysis
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Media Entrepreneurship
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Feature Writing and Magazine Journalism
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Choose either 12 credits of electives or a minor. Journalism students are advised to give consideration to a minor in Media Arts Production, a double concentration in Strategic Public Relations, or a minor in Sports Studies.
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Appendix 1. PROFESSIONAL EMPHASIS
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Intro to AV3 hours
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Intro to Media Arts Production
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Editing, Desktop Publishing or Digital Media - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Editing for Publication
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Desktop Publishing
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Digital Media Writing
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Ethics or Communication and Media Law - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Ethics in Digital Media Jrnlsm
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Communication and Media Law
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Internship or Independent Study - Choose 1 of the following:4–12 hours
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Comm
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Independent Study
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