Oct 12, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

English Writing Concentration


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Program: English Writing Concentration
Department of English and Linguistics  
College of Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts Building 145 ~ 260-481-6841


Program Requirements:

  • A grade of C- or higher for all courses required in the concentration and an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher.
  • If you are interested in writing professionally, the department recommends a minor in Business Studies or in Journalism.

To earn the B.A. in English with a concentration in Writing, students must fulfill the General Requirements and the English core requirements outlined in the Program Description of the English B.A.  in this catalog, and the following concentration requirements:

Writing Core: Credits 15


  • ENGL 20301 or one writing course at the 3000+ level:  Credits 3
  • Two writing courses at the 3000+ level:  Credits 6
  • One writing course at the 4000+ level:  Credits 3
  • One additional course in the following areas:  Credits 3
    • Classics
    • Comparative Literature
    • English
    • Film
    • Folklore

Concentration Total Credits: 15


Student Responsibility


You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program.  Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career.  All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.

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