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Concentrations

Writing

All English majors must complete the core requirements as well as the requirements for one of the concentrations.

Writing Concentration 18 units
(At least 6 of the 18 units in the concentration beyond the core must be ENGL classes.)
ART 120Introduction to Computer Graphics3
ART 281Graphic Design I (formerly ART 220)3
ART 382Webpage Design I3
ART 383Graphic Design II (formerly ART 380)3
ART 384Webpage Design II3
COMM 302Rhetorical Theory3
ENGL 301Creative Writing: Fiction^^3
ENGL 302Creative Writing: Poetry^^3
ENGL 303Creative Writing: Drama and Film^^3
ENGL 304Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction^^3
ENGL 360Technical and Professional Writing3
ENGL 361Freelance Magazine Article Writing3
ENGL 404Approaches to Grammar3
ENGL 406Advanced Composition***3
ENGL 490Writing Internship+3
ENGL 496Senior Seminar: English and the Professions*3
ENGL 497Readings1-4
JOUR 210Introduction to Journalism3
JOUR 300Editing3
JOUR 315Desktop Publishing and Design3
JOUR 325Student Publication Workshop^^^1
JOUR 420Entertainment Reporting3
JOUR 425Opinion and Editorial Writing3
JOUR 450Public Relations3

***Meets the Upper-division Writing Intensive requirement.
^^If not taken as part of the English major core requirements
+While not required, ENGL 490 is strongly recommended for students intending a writing career.
^^^May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times towards this major.

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.